⚠️ Thermal Stress Warning: Water temps exceed 68°F. Aquatic organisms under physiological stress.

Hot Creek At Flume

Near Mammoth Lakes USGS: 10265150 Provisional Data Last Updated: May 11, 09:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Current Flow

57.5 cfs
Flow Conditions Normal Flow Is Steady

Water Temp

87.6 °F
Danger (68°F+)

Expected Weather

Temp --°F
Wind -- mph
Rain Chance --%
Pressure -- hPa

Location

Historical context for today's date: 25th–75th Percentile — typical for this time of year

System Insights

  • Typical seasonal flows. Ideal for most activities.

  • Water temperature is 88°F — above 68°F, the upper threshold typically considered suitable for cold-water species habitat.

Verify access, permits, and local conditions before entering any waterway.

Today's Weather

Forecast Details

Morning

At 6 AM: 44°F and Clear, wind W at 3 mph. By 10 AM: 69°F and Clear, wind E at 2 mph.

Afternoon/Evening

At 2 PM: 78°F and Clear, wind SW at 16 mph. By 6 PM: 74°F and Clear, wind SW at 14 mph.

Overnight

Dropping from 59°F at 10 PM to 52°F by 4 AM. Conditions Clear with wind NW at 4 mph.

3-Day Outlook

🌘 Waning Crescent

Today, May 11

🌤️

78° / 44°

Chance of Rain: 1%
🌅 5:48 AM 🌇 7:54 PM

Tuesday, May 12

☁️

78° / 51°

Chance of Rain: 3%
🌅 5:47 AM 🌇 7:55 PM

Wednesday, May 13

☁️

67° / 49°

Chance of Rain: 3%
🌅 5:47 AM 🌇 7:56 PM

7-Day Flow History

Source: USGS
Current (CFS)
Historical Median
Normal Range (p25–p75)

7-Day Water Temperature (°F)

Source: USGS
Current (°F)
Historical Median
68°F Threshold

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