Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

UPPER TYNDALL CREEK NEAR LODGE POLE 13NE (UTY) (TYNC1)

Lat: 36.64778°NLon: 118.39917°WElev: 11441.0ft.

NA

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 17 Feb 03:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:32pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:32pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -29. Windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 29 to 35 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -23. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -29. Windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 29 to 35 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -23. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.6°N 118.45°W (Elev. 11965 ft)
2:57 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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