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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

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

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 07:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 07:35am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning April 11, 07:35am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.62°N 118.6°W (Elev. 10591 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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