Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mammoth Yosemite Airport (KMMH)

Lat: 37.6241°NLon: 118.8423°WElev: 7112.0ft.

light snow,haze

32°F

0°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed W 16 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 21 Apr 05:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 06:12pm until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 06:12pm until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy then
    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Very windy, with a southwest wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.58°N 118.9°W (Elev. 10617 ft)
4:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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