Recreational Weather for Mammoth & the Eastern Sierra

Good afternoon it’s Thursday, May 5th, 2022 @ 2:08 PM Warm and Windy Spring days will give way to a taste of winter-like weather Sunday night through next week.

All areas will be windy and chilly with some light snowfall possible for the high country.

If you’re going to be out on Mammoth Mountain on Friday expect moderate to strong wind in the 4-60 MPH range, peak gust up top will be exceeding the 80 MPH mark. Highs will be in the upper 40s to low 50s.

Saturday looks windy with SW winds at 35-45 MPH with gusts to 65 MPH decreasing a bit during the afternoon hours.

Sunday there will be a transition day with a slight chance of snow showers with highs in the 30s. Winds will continue to be moderate to strong out on the hill.

Mammoth Lakes: Windy Conditions with highs in the 60s on Friday dropping into the 50s on Saturday. By Sunday there is a slight chance of a snow shower.

Crowley to Toms Place: Friday expect winds in the 15-25 MPH range gusting to 30 – 35 MPH later in the day. Look for the 70s on Friday and the mid-60s on Saturday.

Mill Pond to Bishop: Going to be windy and warm the next couple of days with a 90 on Friday and then 80 on Saturday.

Next Week: Cold & Windy along with some snow showers. The jury is still out on how much snowfall, but 3-6 inches could be possible.

Here is the link to Ted’s Mammoth Mountain Powder Forecast & Outlook.

Here are the links to the specific highs, lows, and wind speeds for many of the major recreation points in the Eastern Sierra: Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge, Top of Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Crowley Lake, Toms Place, Rock Creek Lake, Bishop & Mill Pond, South Lake.

Cornice Bowl still has lot's of snow!
Cornice Bowl still has lot’s of snow!