Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

CEDAR GROVE (CGVC1)

Lat: 36.78778°NLon: 118.65611°WElev: 4720.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 05:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Lodgepole CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 12. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Light west wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely before 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: 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 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 12. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Light west wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely before 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
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 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Lodgepole CA
 36.66°N 118.69°W (Elev. 9718 ft)
4:56 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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