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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed ESE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 16 Feb 09:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSW Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 09:19am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 09:19am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 19. South wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 19. South wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSW Benton CA
 37.67°N 118.6°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 16, 2026
9am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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