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

17 Miles WNW Lone Pine CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Wind chill values as low as 22. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Wind chill values as low as 23 early. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values as low as 18. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Wind chill values as low as 22. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Wind chill values as low as 23 early. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values as low as 18. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WNW Lone Pine CA
 36.71°N 118.34°W (Elev. 12972 ft)
10:56 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
11am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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