MON  MAY 20 2013

NW flow continues as our district remains between a trough of low pressure over the Great Basin and high pressure over the EPAC.  This has resulted in breezy conditions in most areas. The ridge begins to shift east today, lightening up the winds and raising the temps just a bit. By late Tuesday a low pressure system from the sub-arctic will reside over the PACNW. By Wednesday it will dig south into CA. The system is dry for us but will re-establish gusty winds through Friday.

For the Owens Valley:

Today: Sunny. Highs 79 – 82 / Lows 53 – 56. Winds SW 10 – 15 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny becoming partly cloudy.  Highs 82 – 85 / Lows 52 – 55. Winds W 10 – 20 mph G 25.

For the Town of Mammoth Lakes:

Today: Sunny. Highs 67 / Lows 38. Winds NW 10 – 15  mph.
Tuesday: Sunny becoming partly cloudy. Highs 64 / Lows 35. Winds SW 15 – 25 mph.

For Mono County:

Today: Sunny. Highs 67 – 77 / Lows 31 – 41. Winds NE 5 – 15 mph.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 66 – 76 / Lows 28 – 38 Winds SW 15 – 25 mph G 35.

SUN  MAY 19 2013

Upper ridge continues to build in today, bringing temps back up to slightly above normal through Tuesday. It has been breezy here and there and breezes should reduce later today as the ridge becomes more established. About mid week another low will impact the area (specifically the PACNW), dropping temps and kicking up the winds through Friday. Not much moisture but possible advisory winds. Then the low moves out with temps returning to more seasonal for the holiday weekend.

Dennis

SAT  MAY 18 2013

High pressure is now in control with a slight warming trend through Monday and Tuesday. Then another system moves into the region Wednesday. At this time it looks dry, but strong winds could be a real possibility. So Windy into at least Thursday with temps taking another dip. Next weekend, right now looks nice, with just above seasonal conditions.

Dennis

FRI  MAY 17 2013

Low pressure has moved through the area, be still a slight chance of isolated showers, gusty winds and thunderstorms today over the mtns.Temps will trend upwards starting Saturday, as a ridge builds into the West through the weekend. Temperatures then peak Monday before heading on a downward slide, as an upper low from the sub-arctic digs south. So cooler and breezy conditions from mid to late next week as that low settles into the PACNW (along the Washington / Oregon coast). Most of the moisture will remain to our north, but winds could be a concern. Stay tuned for updates.

FOR THE OWENS VALLEY:

Today: Mostly sunny 20% chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Highs 73 – 76 / Lows 49 – 52. Winds SW 10 mph.
Saturday & Sunday: Mostly sunny each day. Highs 79 – 82 / Lows 52 – 55. Winds N 5 – 10 mph.

FOR THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES:

Today: Sun and clouds 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs 54 / Lows 33. Winds W 5 – 15 mph.
Saturday & Sunday: Mostly sunny each day. Highs 63 / Lows 35. Winds W 5  mph.

FOR MONO COUNTY:

Today: Slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.  Highs 56 – 66  / Lows 29 – 39. Winds  NW 10 – 15 mph.
Saturday & Sunday: Mostly sunny.  Highs 65 – 75 / Lows 30 – 40. Winds NW 10 mph.

THU  MAY 16 2013

Another weak system will transport itself through CA today and tomorrow. This will lower temperatures (3 – 7 degrees from yesterday) and bring a slight chance of precipitation to the mountains and valleys. Nothing big here, maybe a shower or two, with light snow flurries in the upper elevations. System moves out of the area Saturday with a return to more seasonal conditions.

FOR THE OWENS VALLEY:

Today: 20% chance of scattered afternoon showers. Highs 80 – 83 / Lows 51 – 54. Afternoon Winds W 10 – 20 mph.
Friday: 20% chance of scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs 72 – 75 / Lows 50. Winds NW 10 – 15 mph.

FOR THE TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES:

Today: 40% chance of scattered showers. Highs 55 / Lows 32. Winds SW 5 – 15 mph.
Friday: 20% chance of isolated showers. Highs 50 / Lows 33. Winds W 5 – 10 mph.

FOR MONO COUNTY:

Today: Slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Highs 57 – 67  / Lows  32 – 42. Winds W 15 – 20 mph G 30 in the afternoon.
Friday: Slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.  Highs 55 – 65 / Lows 29 – 39. Winds NW 10 – 15 mph.