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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed WNW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Mammoth Lakes 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 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 27 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Low around 4. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around -1. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 32.

    High: 32 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  High near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
High near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Low around 4. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust 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 -1. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
High near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Low around 23.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. High near 41.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Low around 16.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.57°N 118.67°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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