Eastern Sierra News

  Opening the Studio What’s behind the doors of Wind Drift Studios on Old Mammoth Rd? Find out this Saturday, April 18. The space has had a full refresh—and it’s worth a look. We’re kicking things off at 5:30pm with a Ribbon Cutting, followed by an exhibition opening featuring Chris Benchetler’s art. All are welcome. >>> Click here for more info Into the Bakery We have another Ribbon Cutting that's right around the corner. Come along and join us on Monday, April 20 (4–5pm) to officially cut the ribbon for East Side Bake Shop. Whether you’ve been in before or it’s your first time, it’s a great excuse to stop by and be part of the celebration. >>> Click here for more info Parade Floats Wanted! Float registration is now open for this year’s 4th of July Parade—theme: Make it Mammoth. Go the Extra Mile. Start thinking about how your business or organization will be a part of it. And bring it to life for a shot at Best Float and a $500 cash prize. Sign up and start plan...

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Weather & Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - MON APR 13 2026 First weak storm moved thru Saturday with 4 - 7 inches at the Main Lodge. A second stronger storm then followed on Saturday night into today. This one is wetter and should drop 15 - 20 inches at the Main Lodge. Very windy over the Crest (G 70 mph) and in the Valleys (G 30). After a few AM showers today, drier air begins to filter in, with temps starting to rebound by Tuesday....DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 60 / 29 Big Pine: 59 / 32 Independence: 60 / 36 Lone Pine: 59 / 39 Olancha: 60 / 39 Mammoth Lakes: 38 / 20 Death Valley: 80 / 54 https://sierrawave.net/dennis-mattinson-weather-atmospheric-forecast-april-13th/

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Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - FRI APR 10 2026 Today and this weekend's weather will be brought to you courtesy of a low pressure system in the EPAC, getting absorbed by a longwave trough from the Gulf of Alaska (GLA). The colder storm from the GLA should cause snow levels to drop to 6,500 - 7,000 feet by Saturday / Sunday. We are now looking at 10 - 15 inches of new snow over Mammoth Main by Monday AM. These back to back systems should create windy conditions especially along the Crest. Bishop and the Owens Valley should see a ~30% chance of showers Saturday and a ~50% chance on Sunday...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 73 / 35 Big Pine: 72 / 38 Independence: 74 / 41 Lone Pine: 73 / 43 Olancha: 73 / 44 Mammoth Lakes: 49 / 28 Death Valley: 93 / 63 https://sierrawave.net/?p=103257

  Jury Duty Announcement If you were summoned to appear in INDEPENDENCE on Monday, April 13, 2026 this panel has been canceled, and you DO NOT need to appear. https://sierrawave.net/jury-duty-announcement-31/

Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - THU APR 09 2026 A weak Pacific trough will slowly move into our area tomorrow into the weeknd. That trough will merge with a larger system Saturday and Sunday, bringing Mammoth Main 3 - 7 inches of new snow by Sunday PM. Meanwhile, a chance showers likely Friday into the weekend for Bishop and the Owens Valley. Temps will cool and snow levels should drop to about 7K feet by Sunday night...DMATT Area Wide Temperatures Today: Bishop: 77 / 40 Big Pine: 77 / 44 Independence: 78 / 47 Lone Pine: 78 / 49 Olancha: 78 / 50 Mammoth Lakes: 55 / 34 Death Valley: 97 / 67 https://sierrawave.net/?p=103203