Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

Lat: 37.55983°NLon: 118.67841°WElev: 7103.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 21 Apr 08:04 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Chalfant CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 09:01pm until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 09:01pm until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Chalfant CA
 37.46°N 118.16°W (Elev. 9800 ft)
8:56 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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