Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecast February 16th
Area Forecast Discussion

Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley

Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster

 

Synopsis - MON FEB 16 2026

 

All eyes are on this week, as today thru Wednesday we will see significant weather impacts, as a series of shortwaves drive thru our area. Expect significant accumulations in the Sierra and Mammoth, today thru Wednesday AM. Winds will be a concern this week as well, gusts of 100 mph over the Crest and 35 - 45 mph in the valleys. So right now Mammoth Main looks to pick up some 48 - 58 inches by Wednesday morning! Bishop will see rain and snow showers, with light accumulations. We will get a "slight break" Thursday and Friday...DMATT

 

Area Wide Temperatures Today:

 

Bishop: 53 / 21

Big Pine: 51 / 23

Independence: 51 / 26

Lone Pine: 49 / 28

Olancha: 50 / 31

Mammoth Lakes: 34 / 16

Death Valley: 71 / 47 https://sierrawave.net/?p=101941

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