Bishop, CA
  • 92°
  • Clear
  • Wind:
     Variable5 mph
  • Dew Point:
     26°
  • Pressure:
     29.78 in.
  • Humidity:
     9%
  • Visibility:
     10.0 miles
  • Conditions as of 1:56 PM
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5 Day Forecast for ZIP Code 93514
Extended Forecast for Bishop
  • Wednesday
  • Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
  • Wednesday Night
  • Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Thursday
  • Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 90F. Windy. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
  • Thursday Night
  • Clear. Low of 48F. Windy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
  • Friday
  • Clear. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph.
  • Friday Night
  • Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
  • Saturday
  • Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Saturday Night
  • Clear. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
  • Sunday
  • Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Sunday Night
  • Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Monday
  • Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Monday Night
  • Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Tuesday
  • Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon.
  • Tuesday Night
  • Clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Wednesday
  • Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
  • Wednesday Night
  • Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
  • Thursday
  • Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
  • Thursday Night
  • Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
  • Friday
  • Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
  • Friday Night
  • Clear. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
  • Saturday
  • Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
  • Saturday Night
  • Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
  • Sunday
  • Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Almanac
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  • T = Trace of Precipitation
  • MM = Data Not Available
May 16, 2012
Normal high: 81° Record high: 94° (2009)
Normal low:44° Record low:31° (1955)
Sunrise:5:43 AM Moon Rise: 3:11 AM
Sunset:7:57 PM Moon Set: 4:21 PM
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Astronomy
Sunrise: 05:43 AM (PDT) Moon Rise: 03:11 AM (PDT)
Sunset: 07:57 PM (PDT) Moon Set: 04:21 PM (PDT)

Moon Phase
May. 16 May. 20 May. 28 Jun. 04 Jun. 11

UV Index
5
 Wed 
5
 Thu 
5
 Fri 
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High Wind Watch
Statement as of 3:22 am PDT on May 16, 2012

... High wind watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a high wind
watch for the eastern Sierra slopes and the western portion of the
Owens Valley... which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening.

* Winds: southwest to west winds may form between 20 and 30 mph
with gusts to between 60 and 70 mph.

* Timing: winds will increase late Thursday morning with the
potential for the strongest downslope winds being late Thursday
afternoon through Thursday evening.

* Locations: the east slopes of the southern Sierra... including
Highway 168 and mainly the western foothills of the Owens Valley
especially near canyon openings... as well as portions of Highway
395.

* Impacts: strong Crosswinds may be seen on Highway 395 making
driving difficult if not impossible. In addition areas of
blowing sand and dust may rapidly lower visibilities to near
zero.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph and... or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur in the watch area. Continue to monitor
forecasts for the latest information.









Fire Weather Warning
Statement as of 11:12 am PDT on May 16, 2012

... Red flag warning in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday for
strong winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones
226... 460... 462... 463... 464 and 465...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a red flag
warning for strong winds and low relative humidity... which is in
effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday.

* Affected area... in California... fire weather zone 226 Owens
Valley/southern Inyo Forest. In Nevada... fire weather zone 460
Esmeralda and Nye County deserts/cnc dispatch... fire weather
zone 462 Nye County deserts/Las Vegas dispatch... fire weather
zone 463 Sheep Range... fire weather zone 464 Spring Mountains
and fire weather zone 465 Clark and SW Lincoln County
deserts/Las Vegas dispatch.

* Timing... gusty winds are expected to develop by early afternoon
and continue through the early evening hours before decreasing
by late evening.

* Wind... along the east slopes of fire zone caz226... west 20 to 30
mph with gusts to 50 mph. Local gusts below canyons along the
lower slopes could reach 70 mph at times. In Nevada... southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 35 and 40 mph.

* Humidity... single digits through early evening.

* Impacts... the combination of gusty winds... low relative
humidity and dry fuels will create conditions that are
favorable for extreme fire behavior.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong
winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will create
extreme fire growth potential.