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

Top Stn/Summit - 11,053ft (MTH03)

Lat: 37.63059°NLon: 119.03282°WElev: 11034.0ft.

NA

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 29 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 21 Apr 09:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Mammoth Lakes CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 09:55pm until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 09:55pm until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 11am and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Snow showers likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Mammoth Lakes CA
 37.63°N 119.02°W (Elev. 9872 ft)
8:56 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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