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 90%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 16 Feb 12:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 01:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 01:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -19. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 1pm, then snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 8. Wind chill values as low as -23. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    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 -3. Wind chill values as low as -29. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 20 to 26 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 3 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -19. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 8. Wind chill values as low as -23. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 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 -3. Wind chill values as low as -29. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 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 3. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.71°N 118.48°W (Elev. 12093 ft)
12:57 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
1pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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