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 >

Current conditions at

DW5868 Mammoth Lakes (D5868)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Mammoth Lakes CA

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

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.61°N 118.99°W (Elev. 9137 ft)
1:15 am PST Jan 2, 2026
2am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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