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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

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Dec 01:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 25, 02:46am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 02:46am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 25, 02:46am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 02:46am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -2. 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 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 18. 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 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 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. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -2. 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 14 to 20 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 18. 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 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 10. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 29. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 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 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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