Eastern Sierra News

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI JUN 12 2026 A ridge of high pressure continues to build over the Western CONUS. As such, temps stay warm thru the weekend and into most of next week. Now this ridge is not particuklarly strong @ 588 dm, still expect the low 100s in Bishop by Monday and thru most next work week. Mammoth should be near 80° all next week. Afternoon breezes in the 15 - 20 mph range are to be expected. With all this, there remains near zero chances of precipitation. So it looks like a Great Go Do It Weekend!...MATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 99 / 59 Big Pine: 99 / 64 Independence: 102 / 70 Lone Pine: 99 / 72 Olancha: 102 / 74 Mammoth Lakes: 80 / 52 Death Valley: 120 / 90 https://sierrawave.net/?p=104899

  Date: June 11, 2026 District: 9 - Bishop Contact: Michael Lingberg Phone: (760) 920-0280 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Traffic Advisory for the Week of 6/15/2026 to 6/19/2026 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of June 15 – June 19.   Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues.   New Traffic Impacts Eastern Kern County   Tehachapi Fence Work – On State Route 202 from W. Tehachapi Boulevard to Tucker Road, the shoulders in both directions will close for fence work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Drivers may experience brief delays.   Mono County Lee Vining Flats Utility Work – On U.S. 395 from Sewer Plant Road to just north of the northern junction with State Route 158 (N. June Lake Loop) the shoulders in both directions will close...

​If you were summoned to appear in INDEPENDENCE on Monday, June 15, 2026 this panel has been canceled, and you DO NOT need to appear. https://sierrawave.net/jury-duty-2/

⚠️ RECREATION ADVISORY: Potential Harmful Algal Bloom at Crowley Lake Columns LADWP in the Eastern Sierra has issued a caution advisory. Harmful algae may be present in this water.   🚫 For Your Family's Safety: Swimming: You can swim in this water, but stay away from algae and scum in the water. Pets: Do not let pets and other animals go into or drink the water, or eat scum on the shore. Children: Keep children away from algae in the water or on the shore. Drinking/Cooking: Do not drink this water or use it for cooking. Fishing: For fish caught here, throw away guts and clean fillets with tap water or bottled water before cooking. Shellfish: Do not eat shellfish from this water. ℹ️ More Information: The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) has recommended advisories for potentially harmful algal bloom at the Crowley Lake Columns.   State's HAB response and guidance: mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/   LADWP Eastern Sierra Updates: LADWP.com/EasternSierra ...

NIHD Healthy Lifestyle Talk: The Men’s Health Check-In Northern Inyo Healthcare District invites community members to attend a free Healthy Lifestyle Talk, The Men's Health Check-In: Primary Care, Prevention & Urology, on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. The presentation will be held at the Birch Street Annex, 2957 Birch Street in Bishop, near the Jill Kinmont Boothe School. The event is free and open to the public. Family Medicine Physician Dr. Stacey Brown and Urologist Dr. Clayton Davis will discuss common men's health concerns, recommended screenings, preventive care, and when to seek medical attention. Attendees will also learn practical steps men can take to support their health and well-being at every stage of life. "Many of the most serious health conditions affecting men can be prevented, managed, or treated more successfully when detected early," said Dr. Brown. "This presentation is an opportunity to talk openly about men's health and help people...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - THU JUN 11 2026 Mostly clear skies will prevail for the remainder of the work week, as a ridge builds over the Western CONUS. This will bring on a warming trend with highs @ 102° today in Independence and Olancha, with 80° in Mammoth. With all this stay hydrated and remember streams are still running fast and cold...MATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 99 / 58 Big Pine: 99 / 64 Independence: 102 / 69 Lone Pine: 98 / 71 Olancha: 102 / 73 Mammoth Lakes: 80 / 52 Death Valley: 118 / 88 https://sierrawave.net/?p=104871