Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

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

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Chalfant CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: High near 24. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 24 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Low around 7. Northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 28. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 2. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 28.

    High: 28 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: High near 38.

    High: 38 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
High near 24. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Low around 7. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 28. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 2. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
High near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Low around 26.
Sunday
High near 38.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Chalfant CA
 37.57°N 118.64°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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