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

Synopsis – Thu Sep 05 2024

Moderate HeatRisk continues today and Friday in the Owens Valley, as High Pressure continues to strengthen over the area. Later Friday, a weak upper trough will lift into NW CA and shift the ridge a bit Eastward over the weekend. It will bring on a slight cooling trend in our area Saturday / Sunday and bring low chances of thunderstorms to the Sierra. Meanwhile Death Valley continues to “Cook”, with an Excessive Heat Warning in place today and Friday. Friday’s highs in Death Valley 120°…DMATT

Area Wide Temperatures Today:

Bishop: 99 / 57
Big Pine: 98 / 63
Independence: 98 / 69
Lone Pine: 98 / 71
Olancha: 100 / 74
Mammoth Lakes: 78 / 54
Death Valley: 120 / 92