Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 05:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 06:28pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 06:28pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -22. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -31. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 8. Wind chill values as low as -18. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -22. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -31. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Blustery, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 22. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.69°N 118.45°W (Elev. 12192 ft)
5:57 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
6pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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