Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 16 Feb 10:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:59am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 10:59am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 3 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -21. Windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow before 10pm, then snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 40 to 45 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. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.7°N 118.39°W (Elev. 13196 ft)
9:57 am PST Feb 16, 2026
10am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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