Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW5868 Mammoth Lakes (D5868)

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

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:41am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:41am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.6°N 118.9°W (Elev. 9449 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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