Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

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

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:50am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:50am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Windy. Slight
    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then snow likely after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 17.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Chalfant CA
 37.46°N 118.16°W (Elev. 9800 ft)
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
7am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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