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

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 16 Feb 11:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 11:32pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 11:32pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 12. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -27. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Showers
    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 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 9. Wind chill values as low as -15. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 12. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -27. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 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 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.71°N 118.51°W (Elev. 11270 ft)
10:57 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
11pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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