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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

UPPER TYNDALL CREEK NEAR LODGE POLE 13NE (UTY) (TYNC1)

Lat: 36.64778°NLon: 118.39917°WElev: 11441.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 28 early. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 28 early. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.69°N 118.47°W (Elev. 11598 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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