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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 11:04 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 11:58pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 11:58pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a west wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Very Windy.
    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 5. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a west wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -30. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 -1. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. 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 0. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Very windy.
Monday
A chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Very windy.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.49°N 118.76°W (Elev. 10397 ft)
9:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
11pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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