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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

16 Miles W Chalfant 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 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 38. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Chalfant CA
 37.57°N 118.64°W (Elev. 7198 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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