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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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Flood Watch December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 04:00pm
Winter Storm Warning December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 10:00pm
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    Flood Watch December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 04:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 10:10am until December 26, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 23 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 23 by noon, then falling to around 18 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Blustery, 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
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 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:
9:57 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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