Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 01:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

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

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

38°F

3°C

Humidity	39%
Wind Speed	SW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	15°F (-9°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	02 Jan 11:19 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 01:00am until January 5, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

This Afternoon
High: 28 °F⇓
Cold
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 24 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Monday
High: 16 °F
Chance Snow
Monday Night
Low: 9 °F
Chance Snow
Tuesday
High: 18 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny and cold, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

Snow before 1pm, then snow showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 8. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 16. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 14. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.