Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:03pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:03pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 9 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -33. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: -7 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -37. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 1 °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 -6. Wind chill values as low as -28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -6 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 8 °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 -7. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -7 °F

    Windy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 9. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -33. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -37. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 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 -6. Wind chill values as low as -28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20. Blustery, with a west northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.7°N 118.39°W (Elev. 13196 ft)
11:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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