April 18th, 2024 @  9 AM – The area is currently under the influence of high pressure, with a very weak low expected to work its way into and then out of the area on Friday. That weak system will allow temperatures to cool down a bit under pt cloudy skies; a few showers could kick off during the afternoon hours (20-30% chance), with the snow level around 9000 to 10,000 feet.

High pressure will reintensify over the weekend, allowing mid-day temperatures to rise 5-7 degrees by Sunday. Expect sunny skies with light winds. By Sunday, temperatures look to come up into the upper 50s around Main Lodge, with mid-to-upper 60s in Mammoth Lakes and mid-to-upper 80s in Bishop.

The ridge of pressure is then forecasted to move off to the east as the next low quickly starts to move toward southern and central California. That next low will slowly lower tempratures during the middle to the latter half of next week. There will also be a chance of snow or snow showers at some point as the low moves in.

With the possible snow being over a week out, it would be wise not to trust in any forecasted snowfall amounts at this point. Spring is a transition season, and the weather forecast can change quickly beyond day 5.

No snow in the forecast for the next week, expect for the few flakes that could fall Friday. Beyond day 7 there is some snow showing up on the ECM ENS as shown below. Snowfall amounts this far are not to be trusted yet, but at least there is something showing up if you looking for a taste of winter once again.