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

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 18 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:52pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:52pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 35 to 41 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -24. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 13. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 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 Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 32 to 38 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 1am, then snow, mainly after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 35 to 41 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -24. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 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 13. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 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 19. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.63°N 118.55°W (Elev. 10223 ft)
11:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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