Mammoth Lakes Winter Storm Warning Update
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Mammoth Lakes can expect moderate-to-heavy snow today and this evening, leading to continued travel impacts. Except rapidly changing weather from good visibility to whiteout conditions within minutes. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches along US HWY 395, with 1 to 3 feet above 7,500 feet and localized amounts up to 4 feet near the Sierra crest. Wind gusts up to 50 mph with ridgetop gusts in excess of 100 mph at times.
Looking Ahead
Additional snow showers may extend travel impacts over the Sierra on Wednesday. Otherwise, expect a good break Thursday and Friday across the region with dry conditions. A couple of storms will bring another round of Sierra snow this weekend into early next week. Anticipate holiday weekend travel impacts and delays for everyone heading here for the Martin Luther King Jr. long weekend.
Extreme Weather Alert
The Mono County Office of Emergency Management issued an EXTREME weather alert for Mono County at approximately 3:30pm on Monday, January 9, 2023. Heavy, wet snow has increased the threat of avalanche. This includes mountain slides, mud slides, as well as building roof slides. Travel in, near, or below avalanche terrain is not recommended. Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon (1/10). Use extreme caution and visit the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center website for more information.
Heavy Snow and Building Damage
Click here to learn how to manage and understand the signs of structural damage to your home or business due to heavy snow.
Road Conditions (10:00AM):
- US HWY 395: FULL CLOSURE from 13 miles north of Bishop (Gorge Road) to Bridgeport due to inclement weather. A high wind advisory is in effect from the Inyo/Mono County line to the Nevada State Line.
- SR 203: R2 Chain Controls from the junction of US HWY 395 to the Mammoth Mountain Inn.
Caltrans will post updates on this closure to its social media channels on Twitter and Facebook.
View the winter resources below or call 911 for assistance:
- National Weather Service website.
- Be Snowsmart this winter
- Emergency information
- ReadyMono
- Caltrans Quickmap site
Be safe everyone!
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(From Town of Mammoth Lakes)
