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

21 Miles NE Lodgepole CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 14. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 17. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 14. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 14. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 17. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Wind chill values as low as 14. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 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 11. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Lodgepole CA
 36.81°N 118.44°W (Elev. 11640 ft)
6:57 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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