Bishop & Eastern Sierra, CA

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Aerial View of Bishop, California
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Today’s Forecast:

☀
75°F
High: 86° | Low: 48°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBIH
Observed at: 1:05 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 21%

Today:Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. Northwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday:Sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  82 /100

Good for hiking. High near 83°F. Light wind (16 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 60°F. Risk of rain (46%). Light wind (10 mph).

🚲 Biking

Good
  80 /100

Good for biking. High near 83°F. Breezy winds (16 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100
Use Caution for biking. High near 60°F. Risk of rain (46%). Light wind (10 mph).

⛺ Camping

Good
  81 /100

Good for camping. High near 83°F. Breezy winds (16 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 60°F. Risk of rain (46%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Bishop & Eastern Sierra

Bishop & Eastern Sierra is an outdoor-planning page for Bishop, Owens Valley, and nearby Sierra trailheads. It has a distinct purpose centered on hot valley floors, snowy trailheads, elevation changes, wind, and remote roads, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a Bishop & Eastern Sierra Day

Start by comparing conditions across Bishop, Bishop Creek, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among hiking, biking, camping based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.

Weather Tips for Bishop & Eastern Sierra

  • Conditions around Bishop, Owens Valley, and nearby Sierra trailheads can differ sharply from nearby towns; hot valley floors, snowy trailheads, elevation changes, wind, and remote roads are the main planning variables.
  • For camping, confirm overnight lows, wind, precipitation, fire restrictions, campground access, and how quickly shelter or services can be reached.
  • Check elevation-specific forecasts, snow and ice, chain controls, seasonal roads, cold nights, thunderstorms, wildfire smoke, and shoulder-season closures.
  • Crowds and parking can narrow the useful weather window, so arrive early and keep a lower-commitment nearby option.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page covers Bishop, Owens Valley, and nearby Sierra trailheads. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Bishop Creek
  • Lake Sabrina
  • South Lake
  • Pine Creek
  • Big Pine
  • Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Bishop & Eastern Sierra rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for Bishop & Eastern Sierra

☀
75°F
High: 86° | Low: 48°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBIH
Observed at: 1:05 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 21%
Sat ⛅
86° 48°
0%
Sun ☀
84° 45°
0%
Mon ⛈
74° 44°
46%
Tue ☀
81° 47°
6%
Wed ☀
88° 50°
0%
Thu ☀
88° 49°
0%
Fri ☀
87° 48°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

86° Sat 84° Sun 74° Mon 81° Tue 88° Wed 88° Thu 87° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

48° Sat 45° Sun 44° Mon 47° Tue 50° Wed 49° Thu 48° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed 20 Thu 20 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 8:19 pm CDT

Bishop & Eastern Sierra Weather by Season

Winter

At Bishop & Eastern Sierra, winter brings snow to higher roads and trailheads, cold valley wind, icy mornings, and closed passes. Lower high-desert routes may remain open but still require winter travel preparation.

Spring

Around Bishop, Owens Valley, and nearby Sierra trailheads, spring is highly variable, with warming valleys, lingering mountain snow, muddy approaches, strong wind, and rising creeks. Passes and high campgrounds often remain closed well into the season.

Summer

For hot valley floors, snowy trailheads, elevation changes, wind, and remote roads, summer brings hot valley floors and accessible high trails, along with intense sun, cold lake water, afternoon thunderstorms, smoke, and cold nights at elevation. Lake wind commonly strengthens later in the day.

Fall

Near Bishop and the surrounding area, early fall offers crisp high-country travel before freezing nights and early snow return. Pass closures can abruptly separate the eastern Sierra from west-side approaches.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Warmest months: July and August in valleys.
  • Coolest months: December through February.
  • Wettest season: November through April in the mountains.
  • Driest season: July through September.
  • Best outdoor window: Late June through early fall after pass and trailhead access improves.