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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. 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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 24 Dec 01:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 01:39pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:39pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch December 24, 01:39pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:39pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. Steady temperature around 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 18. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 3. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. Steady temperature around 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 1pm, then snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 18. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 3. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Blustery, with a north northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 28. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.67°N 118.47°W (Elev. 12697 ft)
Last Update:
12:57 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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