Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

CEDAR GROVE (CGVC1)

Lat: 36.78778°NLon: 118.65611°WElev: 4720.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 10:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles N Lodgepole CA

Winter Storm Warning April 12, 10:52am until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning April 12, 10:52am until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 9. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 39. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles N Lodgepole CA
 37.03°N 118.78°W (Elev. 10354 ft)
9:56 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
10am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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