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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 >

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

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 04:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:36am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:36am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. 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 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 15 °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. 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 23 to 29 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 11 °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 -1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -1 °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 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. 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 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 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. 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 23 to 29 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 11. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 -1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half 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 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 26. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Lodgepole CA
 36.74°N 118.43°W (Elev. 11598 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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