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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 31 Dec 05:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain between 10am and noon, then rain or freezing rain likely. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain or freezing rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain between 10am and noon, then rain or freezing rain likely. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain or freezing rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Chalfant CA
 37.48°N 118.62°W (Elev. 5213 ft)
Last Update:
3:36 am PST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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