Buy food for Death Valley segment. Field trips Death Valley. Camp in Death Valley. The snowpack in the mountains will be thick, and some sites will be unreachable without skis or snowshoes. Weather is guaranteed to be highly variable, and can range from 80's and sunny in Death Valley to 30's, cold, and snowy in Owens Valley.
Wind is guaranteed.
The NOAA climate web site has climate information. Don't count on that this year. The White Mountain Research Station is a dorm-type facility with a central kitchen, mess hall, classroom, and limited computer facilities. Bunks and basic linens are provided but you must bring a sleeping bag. At Bishop a light breakfast and full dinner will be available, along with raw materials for lunch in the field.