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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. 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

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 25 Dec 05:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 25, 06:06pm until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F⇓

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -19. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.7°N 118.39°W (Elev. 13196 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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