December 16th, 2023 @ 4 PM – Mammoth Weather 5-Day Forecast: A cut-off low will be affecting the weather as it evolves and moves towards the west coast over the next 24 hours. Look for high-elevation snow to develop on Monday and then continue at times possibly into Thursday. Cloudy Skies and windy conditions along with light snow and or rain showers will greet us on Monday morning.

Snow Levels will initially start down into the upper parts of town and then are expected to rise up to around the 8000 – 8500 foot level by Monday afternoon into Monday Night. By Tuesday morning snow levels should be down in all areas of Mammoth Lakes.

The QPF forecast through Wednesday is for 1 to 2 inches of water from 9000 feet up to the top. With it being so warm and no cold air support snow ratios with this system will be low and will limit overall accumulations.

Snowfall on Monday looks to be 1-2 inches on Monday around the Main Lodge with a rain/snow mix at Canyon and Eagle Lodges. Add in another possible 1-2 inches on Monday night with 2-4 inches possible on Tuesday.

From MC Coy Station up to the Top snowfall on Monday is forecast in the 3-5 inch range with 2-4 inches Monday night and 4-6 possible on Tuesday.

Hopefully, the snow levels pan out and are not higher than we were seeing on Friday’s data.

There might not be a lot of snow coming, but the base nature of what is forecast would get more runs open out on the hill. At this time I see low tide days with us for the next 6-10 days or not longer so just watch yourself out there and don’t use your new gear yet.

Forecast Details: If you’re going to be out on the hill this Sunday expect high clouds at times with mid-day temperatures in the low to mid-40s after a morning low of around 30. There will be SW winds blowing at 10-15 mph with gusts to 25 MPH.

On Monday, expect developing snow showers with mid-day temperatures in the low 30s after a morning low of around 28. Winds will be out of the southwest at 35-45 MPH with gusts over the mid and upper mountain in the 65-85 MPH range.

Down in Mammoth Lakes on Sunday mid-day temperatures will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s with night times lows in the mid to upper 20s. On Monday highs will be down into the mid-40s with rain showers in most parts of town. By Tuesday highs will be in the upper 30s with a mix of rain and snow possible below the 8000-foot level.

For Bishop mid-day temperatures will be in the upper 50s to low 60s through Sunday with lows at night in the upper 20s to lower 30s. There is a chance of showers on Monday with highs in the upper 50s.

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