Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:19 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE Lodgepole CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 19. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm.  Snow level 10100 feet. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 24. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 19. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 5. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 19. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 10100 feet. High near 35. Wind chill values as low as 24. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 19. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Lodgepole CA
 36.76°N 118.43°W (Elev. 10095 ft)
5:57 am PST Dec 30, 2025
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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