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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

DW5868 Mammoth Lakes (D5868)

Lat: 37.625°NLon: 118.98°WElev: 7973.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 11:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.64°N 118.97°W (Elev. 7913 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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