Winter Storm Warning for Mammoth Lakes

The National Weather Service has posted a WINTER STORM WARNING for Mammoth Lakes from 1:00pm Friday (11/13) to 10:00am Saturday (11/14).

Weather Forecast: Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7,000 feet, with up to 6 inches between 6,000 and 7,000 feet.

Weather Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Avalanche Watch: Visit the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center for the latest backcountry snow conditions and alerts.

Road Closures/Updates:

Lakes Basin Road – The Inyo National Forest closed the Lakes Basin Road on Saturday, October 31.

Davison Road (top gate) – CLOSED by 3:30pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026

Scenic Loop – OPEN Alpine Circle – OPEN

Sherwin Creek Road – The U.S. Forest Service will monitor and manage Sherwin Creek Road.