Friday, July 9th, 2021 @ 10:41 AM
Eastern Sierra Weather Synopsis: A very strong ridge of high pressure will be the story into the middle of next week.
The higher elevations will see very warm daytime temperatures with dangerously hot conditions below 7000 feet.
Temperatures look to be at or near record levels Friday into Monday.
An increase in moisture will bring a few isolated thunderstorms (20% chance) to parts of the higher elevations today into Sunday.
By next Wednesday highs look to come down about 4-6 degrees from the peak of this high-pressure ridge, however it will still be very warm to hot in all areas.
Lows at night will be warm until well past the midnight hour. If you’re coming up to the area make sure to bring a fan or two or you’re going to be too warm at night for a good sleep.
For those traveling to the area over the next week. Please know that in the Owens Valley there will be an extended period of heat expected.
Areas south of Bishop will be near 110 mid-day. Make sure your vehicle is ready for those conditions.
NWS ALERT BISHOP: EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING…FOR THE ENTIRE OWENS VALLEY. TRAVELERS BE PREPARED.
Air quality remains good at this time – Fire Conditions Remain Extreme in the Area
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Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol Current Conditions 7-9-2021
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Window-cast from the Mammoth Lakes Airport Webcam
Live Radar View of Central California
GOES Satellite View of California and the West Coast
Forecast for the Mammoth Lakes Basin & Main Lodge @ 8900 feet
Forecast for Mammoth Lakes @ 8000 Feet
Forecast for Bishop @ 4200 feet
HRRR High-Temperature Forecast for Today
HRRR 18 Hour Precipitation Forecast
HRRR Current Dew Point
HRRR Current Humidity Levels
ECMWF EPS 10 Day Precipitation Forecast
ECMWF EPS Ensemble going out 10 days / 240 hours
10 Day Temperature Forecast
Temperature Anomaly Outlook
Currently under fire restrictions: the Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Inyo National Forest.
There are no Campfires, BBQs or Smoking allowed now out in the open. Even if you have a fire permit, it is not valid again this season.
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