Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eshom Valley Drive (PG200)

Lat: 36.60951°NLon: 118.94981°WElev: 3412.0ft.

NA

66°F

19°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Apr 04:50 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 43. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Lodgepole CA
 36.62°N 118.8°W (Elev. 7562 ft)
4:56 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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