Area Forecast Discussion
Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley
Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster

Synopsis – FRI MAY 16 2025

Near average temps, dry conditions and light winds today. By Saturday a trough will drop into the Great Basin, bringing precipitation to the Sierra, with snow levels about 8k feet. The Owens Valley looks to pick up a shower or two as well. We also get strong gusty winds out of the NW. Next week shows the return of the ridge, with temps returning back to near normal, with dry weather…DMATT

Area Wide Temperatures Today:

Bishop: 80 / 47
Big Pine: 80 / 51
Independence: 81 / 53
Lone Pine: 79 / 56
Olancha: 81 / 56
Mammoth Lakes: 59 / 37
Death Valley: 100 / 72