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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

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 05:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 05:35pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 05:35pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -9. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -11. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 17 °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 2. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 12. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight 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 2. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 7pm, then snow, mainly after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -9. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -11. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 2. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 22 to 28 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 12. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Lodgepole CA
 36.76°N 118.43°W (Elev. 10095 ft)
Last Update:
4:57 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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