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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

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 07:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning April 12, 08:11am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning April 12, 08:11am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 2. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 2. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.61°N 118.57°W (Elev. 10551 ft)
Last Update:
7:56 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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