Area Forecast Discussion

Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley

Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster

Synopsis – MON MAR 09 2026

A prolonged, “Big ole” ridge of high pressure takes control this week (again!). So another early season heat wave is on taps, with temps some 10° – 20° above normal for early March. Bishop then is looking at 80° this Friday, Las Vegas 90° (one month ahead of schedule!) and Mammoth 61°…DMATT

Area Wide Temperatures Today:

Bishop: 73 / 37
Big Pine: 73 / 40

Independence: 73 / 42

Lone Pine: 71 / 45
Olancha: 72 / 45

Mammoth Lakes: 54 / 30

Death Valley: 89 / 61