Today high pressure begins the building process, bringing breezy weather G 35 mph in the Owens Valley. By Wednesday that high pressure ridge starts to dominate our weather @ 580 dm. Ridge heights rise to 582 – 584 dm by Saturday. That’s 1 – 1.5 sigmas above normal for this time of year. So by Saturday Bishop is looking at 89°…toasty and Mammoth 62°. As those temps warm up, snow-melt will increase, as waterways remain at higher flow. …DMATT

Bishop and The Owens Valley (KBIH elev. 4121 ft / 1246 m)