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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

ROCK CREEK (RCEC1)

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

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 03:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:06am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 04:06am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Windy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.49°N 118.71°W (Elev. 10049 ft)
Last Update:
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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