Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. 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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -18°F (-28°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Mar 09:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Lodgepole CA

Wind Advisory March 6, 09:49am until March 7, 10:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 6, 09:49am until March 7, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sat

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Clear and
    Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 7. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear and
    Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 8. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with an east northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values as low as 7. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 27. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Lodgepole CA
 36.63°N 118.55°W (Elev. 10223 ft)
8:56 am PST Mar 6, 2026
9am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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