Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-8°F (-22°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:55am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:55am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before 7am, then snow after 7am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -19. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -31. Windy, with a west wind 30 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.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    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 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 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 -2. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °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 southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers before 7am, then snow after 7am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -19. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 28 to 34 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -31. Windy, with a west wind 30 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 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 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.6°N 118.45°W (Elev. 11965 ft)
12:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
1am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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