Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 03:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 03:37pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 03:37pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 4. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.51°N 118.77°W (Elev. 11096 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
3pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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