Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 01:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 2am, then snow likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 9am, then rain.  Snow level 7800 feet. High near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow.  High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 9am, then rain. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 43. South wind 5 to 10 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 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.58°N 118.75°W (Elev. 6873 ft)
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
1pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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