Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain & Isolated Severe Thunderstorms in Southern California

Snow squalls are likely to cross the Lower Great Lakes this evening and the Ohio Valley through the interior Northeast/northern Mid-Atlantic overnight, before potentially reaching the I-95 corridor from D.C. to New York City early New Year’s Day morning. Heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms will impact coastal southern California including Los Angeles tonight into early on New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 01:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 38. Very windy, with a south wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. Very windy, with a south wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.49°N 118.76°W (Elev. 10397 ft)
1:15 am PST Jan 1, 2026
1am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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