National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. 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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 04:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 10:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 3. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values as low as 1. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 3. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then snow after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as 3. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values as low as 1. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.7°N 118.42°W (Elev. 12398 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation