Station Name: 003S028E35KS01M HOT C FH
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 7,067 feet

Nearest Address:
17 Hot Creek Hatchery Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Mono County

GPS Coordinates: 37.6413224, -118.8504089

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued April 19 at 9:20AM PDT until April 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:20 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 8000 feet. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet with up to 18 inches on highest mountain peaks. Up to 4 inches of snow possible for communities along Highway 395. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph across lower elevations and up to 80 mph along ridges. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Sierra passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong and gusty winds are anticipated Monday and Tuesday with potentially damaging winds Tuesday afternoon. Heaviest snowfall expected late Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. Locally greater snow totals are possible with heavier snow showers. Isolated lightning is also possible along the Sierra crest Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 19 at 12:07PM PDT until April 20 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:07 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on northeast California and eastern Sierra lakes, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights of 1 to 3 feet are expected. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacted lakes include Eagle Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede and Boca reservoirs, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, and Crowley Lake.

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.