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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

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 26 Dec 01:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 26, 02:09am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:09am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 26, 02:09am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:09am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F⇓

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -14. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -14. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 13. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 20 to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.69°N 118.45°W (Elev. 12192 ft)
Last Update:
1:57 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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