Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until April 12, 11:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

UPPER TYNDALL CREEK NEAR LODGE POLE 13NE (UTY) (TYNC1)

Lat: 36.64778°NLon: 118.39917°WElev: 11441.0ft.

18°F

-8°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	SW 6 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	10°F (-12°C)
Last update	12 Apr 09:15 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning April 12, 09:43am until April 12, 11:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning April 12, 09:43am until April 12, 11:00pm
NOW until 11:00pm Sun
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Tonight
Low: 5 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Breezy then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 18 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Blustery
Monday Night
Low: 8 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Tuesday
High: 26 °F
Cold
Tuesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Wednesday
High: 30 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -9. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Friday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.