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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. 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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 01:18am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 20 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 4. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. 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 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 25. Wind chill values as low as 6. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 20 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as 4. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 17 to 23 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. 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 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.7°N 118.42°W (Elev. 12398 ft)
Last Update:
12:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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