Location & Surroundings
Powell Glacier is a glacier in California, United States, at 3,817 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mammoth Lakes, 64 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 3615 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bishop Airport, 35 km away.
Overview
Powell Glacier is glacier in California.
It is located in California, United States.
Also known as: DE Powell Glacier
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in California
- Type glacier(s) (GLCR)
- a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 8' 26" N, 118° 37' 46" W
- Elevation 3817 m (DEM: 3813 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:08
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other glacier(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Powell Glacier
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Powell Glacier, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 7.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
3.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 3.5 | 2.8 | 235 | 58 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 0.9 | 2.0 | 242 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.4 | 1.4 | 51 | 38 | 1,012.0 | 0.07 / 0.12 | 61 | 272.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.2 | 3.8 | 15 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 1.60 / 1.71 | 36 | 528.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.2 | 2.3 | 20 | 73 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 16 | 36.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 1.4 | 2.3 | 18 | 72 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.9 | 3.1 | 13 | 25 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 275.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.7 | 2.9 | 17 | 16 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 727.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.2 | 1.6 | 20 | 25 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 38.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.6 | 1.4 | 326 | 25 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 1.1 | 28 | 19 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 270.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 0.3 | 97 | 21 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 706.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.2 | 0.5 | 49 | 35 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 36.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Powell Glacier?
Now 3.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 0.9 to 7.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Powell Glacier today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Powell Glacier?
Local time is 07:08. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Powell Glacier?
Powell Glacier is a glacier(s).
What is the elevation of Powell Glacier?
Elevation about 3,817 m. DEM 3,813 m.
Where is Powell Glacier located?
It is at 37.14049, -118.62955 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Powell Glacier in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)