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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 05:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Very Windy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Windy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Windy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.48°N 118.79°W (Elev. 11785 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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