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Ski Report for Mammoth Mountain, California
Daily Ski Conditions for Mammoth Mountain, California
If you’re chasing Sierra pow or planning laps at Mammoth, here’s the local scoop: after a late‑December storm cycle Mammoth is riding a deep base with the mountain open (limited lifts/terrain), plenty of fresh snow in the last few days, cold temperatures at most elevations and a mostly dry, sunny stretch predicted for the immediate outlook — meaning excellent machine‑groomed corduroy, leftover pockets of deep wind‑blown powder and some variable wind-affected zones off‑piste. OnTheSnow’s resort page reports a Main Lodge base of about 48 inches and shows the ski area reporting closures and limited lift operations during the storm window earlier in the week. The Mammoth Mountain official mountain report and resort announcements note that Mammoth (and June Mountain) opened with lodges and limited lifts/terrain following the recent storms, reflecting the resort’s updates about lift/terrain availability after the heavy snowfall. Local forecasters and snow reporters tracked a big burst of precipitation from Dec 23–26, with several feet of accumulations in forecasts and field reports — MammothSnowman and J2Ski described multiple feet (tens of inches) across that period and indicated total new snow measured in feet over those storm days. Recent local reports show base readings at Main Lodge ranging around 4–5 feet in places (Mammoth Snowman quoted ~57.5" at Main Lodge in its latest local report and field notes of 1–3 foot low‑tide base variability across terrain). Forecast and model sites show minimal new snow expected over the next 48 hours but colder temperatures aloft and a generally clearer pattern returning after the storm surge ends. Official summaries and long‑range forecasts project mainly clear to partly cloudy skies with daytime highs in the 30s–40s°F at town and colder near the summit, and only isolated chances for additional light accumulation later in the week.
Lift and trail counts have been fluctuating through the storm; snow‑report aggregators and Snow‑Forecast listed a significant portion of lifts operating as conditions permitted (one snapshot showed around 16 of 25 lifts open and resort runs listed as open), while other live reports during the peak of the storm noted many lifts temporarily closed for safety and wind. Piste conditions across groomed runs are being described as packed powder and groomed corduroy where crews have been able to work, with outstanding corduroy first thing and variable bump/powder lines later in the day. Off‑piste is a mixed bag: many sheltered trees and wind slabs hold deep blower pockets and natural accumulations from the recent storms, but wind scouring, storm‑cycle crusts and avalanche risk exist in exposed bowls and lee aspects — local advisories urge avalanche awareness and to check patrol briefings before venturing out. Mammoth’s terrain parks and select runs are being readied where possible; snowmaking is active on many lower runs when temperatures allow, helping coverage and access.
Season totals are running well above average for this time of year after the multi‑day December event; Mammoth historically averages ~400 inches per season, and local trackers indicated this storm pushed totals substantially higher in places (site summaries highlight multiple feet added across Main and summit exposures). Current weather on‑mountain feeds and forecasts show summit temps well below freezing, town and base temps in the 20s–30s°F, light to moderate winds that have been gusty during storms but generally easing, and sun returning for several days with overnight refreezes — ideal for early‑morning groomers and afternoon consolidation.
If you go: expect deep early‑season coverage in many zones but occasional thin spots and rocks in wind‑scoured lines; arrive early for the best groomers; carry avalanche gear and check patrol updates before riding unpatrolled terrain; be prepared for variable lift availability as crews work through wind and snow‑loading issues; and allow extra travel time — winter travel can still be impacted after big storms. For the most current minute‑by‑minute lift counts, trail openings and safety notices check Mammoth Mountain’s official mountain report and local snow reporters before you drive up — they’re updating operations and conditions as crews clear lines and tests are completed. Enjoy the pow and ride safe.
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Daily Ski Conditions for Mammoth Mountain, California
If you’re chasing Sierra pow or planning laps at Mammoth, here’s the local scoop: after a late‑December storm cycle Mammoth is riding a deep base with the mountain open (limited lifts/terrain), plenty of fresh snow in the last few days, cold temperatures at most elevations and a mostly dry, sunny stretch predicted for the immediate outlook — meaning excellent machine‑groomed corduroy, leftover pockets of deep wind‑blown powder and some variable wind-affected zones off‑piste. OnTheSnow’s resort page reports a Main Lodge base of about 48 inches and shows the ski area reporting closures and limited lift operations during the storm window earlier in the week. The Mammoth Mountain official mountain report and resort announcements note that Mammoth (and June Mountain) opened with lodges and limited lifts/terrain following the recent storms, reflecting the resort’s updates about lift/terrain availability after the heavy snowfall. Local forecasters and snow reporters tracked a big burst of precipitation from Dec 23–26, with several feet of accumulations in forecasts and field reports — MammothSnowman and J2Ski described multiple feet (tens of inches) across that period and indicated total new snow measured in feet over those storm days. Recent local reports show base readings at Main Lodge ranging around 4–5 feet in places (Mammoth Snowman quoted ~57.5" at Main Lodge in its latest local report and field notes of 1–3 foot low‑tide base variability across terrain). Forecast and model sites show minimal new snow expected over the next 48 hours but colder temperatures aloft and a generally clearer pattern returning after the storm surge ends. Official summaries and long‑range forecasts project mainly clear to partly cloudy skies with daytime highs in the 30s–40s°F at town and colder near the summit, and only isolated chances for additional light accumulation later in the week.
Lift and trail counts have been fluctuating through the storm; snow‑report aggregators and Snow‑Forecast listed a significant portion of lifts operating as conditions permitted (one snapshot showed around 16 of 25 lifts open and resort runs listed as open), while other live reports during the peak of the storm noted many lifts temporarily closed for safety and wind. Piste conditions across groomed runs are being described as packed powder and groomed corduroy where crews have been able to work, with outstanding corduroy first thing and variable bump/powder lines later in the day. Off‑piste is a mixed bag: many sheltered trees and wind slabs hold deep blower pockets and natural accumulations from the recent storms, but wind scouring, storm‑cycle crusts and avalanche risk exist in exposed bowls and lee aspects — local advisories urge avalanche awareness and to check patrol briefings before venturing out. Mammoth’s terrain parks and select runs are being readied where possible; snowmaking is active on many lower runs when temperatures allow, helping coverage and access.
Season totals are running well above average for this time of year after the multi‑day December event; Mammoth historically averages ~400 inches per season, and local trackers indicated this storm pushed totals substantially higher in places (site summaries highlight multiple feet added across Main and summit exposures). Current weather on‑mountain feeds and forecasts show summit temps well below freezing, town and base temps in the 20s–30s°F, light to moderate winds that have been gusty during storms but generally easing, and sun returning for several days with overnight refreezes — ideal for early‑morning groomers and afternoon consolidation.
If you go: expect deep early‑season coverage in many zones but occasional thin spots and rocks in wind‑scoured lines; arrive early for the best groomers; carry avalanche gear and check patrol updates before riding unpatrolled terrain; be prepared for variable lift availability as crews work through wind and snow‑loading issues; and allow extra travel time — winter travel can still be impacted after big storms. For the most current minute‑by‑minute lift counts, trail openings and safety notices check Mammoth Mountain’s official mountain report and local snow reporters before you drive up — they’re updating operations and conditions as crews clear lines and tests are completed. Enjoy the pow and ride safe.
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Daily Ski Conditions for Mammoth Mountain, California
If you’re chasing Sierra pow or planning laps at Mammoth, here’s the local scoop: after a late‑December storm cycle Mammoth is riding a deep base with the mountain open (limited lifts/terrain), plenty of fresh snow in the last few days, cold temperatures at most elevations and a mostly dry, sunny stretch predicted for the immediate outlook — meaning excellent machine‑groomed corduroy, leftover pockets of deep wind‑blown powder and some variable wind-affected zones off‑piste. OnTheSnow’s resort page reports a Main Lodge base of about 48 inches and shows the ski area reporting closures and limited lift operations during the storm window earlier in the week. The Mammoth Mountain official mountain report and resort announcements note that Mammoth (and June Mountain) opened with lodges and limited lifts/terrain following the recent storms, reflecting the resort’s updates about lift/terrain availability after the heavy snowfall. Local forecasters and snow reporters tracked a big burst of precipitation from Dec 23–26, with several feet of accumulations in forecasts and field reports — MammothSnowman and J2Ski described multiple feet (tens of inches) across that period and indicated total new snow measured in feet over those storm days. Recent local reports show base readings at Main Lodge ranging around 4–5 feet in places (Mammoth Snowman quoted ~57.5" at Main Lodge in its latest local report and field notes of 1–3 foot low‑tide base variability across terrain). Forecast and model sites show minimal new snow expected over the next 48 hours but colder temperatures aloft and a generally clearer pattern returning after the storm surge ends. Official summaries and long‑range forecasts project mainly clear to partly cloudy skies with daytime highs in the 30s–40s°F at town and colder near the summit, and only isolated chances for additional light accumulation later in the week.
Lift and trail counts have been fluctuating through the storm; snow‑report aggregators and Snow‑Forecast listed a significant portion of lifts operating as conditions permitted (one snapshot showed around 16 of 25 lifts open and resort runs listed as open), while other live reports during the peak of the storm noted many lifts temporarily closed for safety and wind. Piste conditions across groomed runs are being described as packed powder and groomed corduroy where crews have been able to work, with outstanding corduroy first thing and variable bump/powder lines later in the day. Off‑piste is a mixed bag: many sheltered trees and wind slabs hold deep blower pockets and natural accumulations from the recent storms, but wind scouring, storm‑cycle crusts and avalanche risk exist in exposed bowls and lee aspects — local advisories urge avalanche awareness and to check patrol briefings before venturing out. Mammoth’s terrain parks and select runs are being readied where possible; snowmaking is active on many lower runs when temperatures allow, helping coverage and access.
Season totals are running well above average for this time of year after the multi‑day December event; Mammoth historically averages ~400 inches per season, and local trackers indicated this storm pushed totals substantially higher in places (site summaries highlight multiple feet added across Main and summit exposures). Current weather on‑mountain feeds and forecasts show summit temps well below freezing, town and base temps in the 20s–30s°F, light to moderate winds that have been gusty during storms but generally easing, and sun returning for several days with overnight refreezes — ideal for early‑morning groomers and afternoon consolidation.
If you go: expect deep early‑season coverage in many zones but occasional thin spots and rocks in wind‑scoured lines; arrive early for the best groomers; carry avalanche gear and check patrol updates before riding unpatrolled terrain; be prepared for variable lift availability as crews work through wind and snow‑loading issues; and allow extra travel time — winter travel can still be impacted after big storms. For the most current minute‑by‑minute lift counts, trail openings and safety notices check Mammoth Mountain’s official mountain report and local snow reporters before you drive up — they’re updating operations and conditions as crews clear lines and tests are completed. Enjoy the pow and ride safe.
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Daily Ski Conditions for Mammoth Mountain, California
If you’re chasing Sierra pow or planning laps at Mammoth, here’s the local scoop: after a late‑December storm cycle Mammoth is riding a deep base with the mountain open (limited lifts/terrain), plenty of fresh snow in the last few days, cold temperatures at most elevations and a mostly dry, sunny stretch predicted for the immediate outlook — meaning excellent machine‑groomed corduroy, leftover pockets of deep wind‑blown powder and some variable wind-affected zones off‑piste. OnTheSnow’s resort page reports a Main Lodge base of about 48 inches and shows the ski area reporting closures and limited lift operations during the storm window earlier in the week. The Mammoth Mountain official mountain report and resort announcements note that Mammoth (and June Mountain) opened with lodges and limited lifts/terrain following the recent storms, reflecting the resort’s updates about lift/terrain availability after the heavy snowfall. Local forecasters and snow reporters tracked a big burst of precipitation from Dec 23–26, with several feet of accumulations in forecasts and field reports — MammothSnowman and J2Ski described multiple feet (tens of inches) across that period and indicated total new snow measured in feet over those storm days. Recent local reports show base readings at Main Lodge ranging around 4–5 feet in places (Mammoth Snowman quoted ~57.5" at Main Lodge in its latest local report and field notes of 1–3 foot low‑tide base variability across terrain). Forecast and model sites show minimal new snow expected over the next 48 hours but colder temperatures aloft and a generally clearer pattern returning after the storm surge ends. Official summaries and long‑range forecasts project mainly clear to partly cloudy skies with daytime highs in the 30s–40s°F at town and colder near the summit, and only isolated chances for additional light accumulation later in the week.
Lift and trail counts have been fluctuating through the storm; snow‑report aggregators and Snow‑Forecast listed a significant portion of lifts operating as conditions permitted (one snapshot showed around 16 of 25 lifts open and resort runs listed as open), while other live reports during the peak of the storm noted many lifts temporarily closed for safety and wind. Piste conditions across groomed runs are being described as packed powder and groomed corduroy where crews have been able to work, with outstanding corduroy first thing and variable bump/powder lines later in the day. Off‑piste is a mixed bag: many sheltered trees and wind slabs hold deep blower pockets and natural accumulations from the recent storms, but wind scouring, storm‑cycle crusts and avalanche risk exist in exposed bowls and lee aspects — local advisories urge avalanche awareness and to check patrol briefings before venturing out. Mammoth’s terrain parks and select runs are being readied where possible; snowmaking is active on many lower runs when temperatures allow, helping coverage and access.
Season totals are running well above average for this time of year after the multi‑day December event; Mammoth historically averages ~400 inches per season, and local trackers indicated this storm pushed totals substantially higher in places (site summaries highlight multiple feet added across Main and summit exposures). Current weather on‑mountain feeds and forecasts show summit temps well below freezing, town and base temps in the 20s–30s°F, light to moderate winds that have been gusty during storms but generally easing, and sun returning for several days with overnight refreezes — ideal for early‑morning groomers and afternoon consolidation.
If you go: expect deep early‑season coverage in many zones but occasional thin spots and rocks in wind‑scoured lines; arrive early for the best groomers; carry avalanche gear and check patrol updates before riding unpatrolled terrain; be prepared for variable lift availability as crews work through wind and snow‑loading issues; and allow extra travel time — winter travel can still be impacted after big storms. For the most current minute‑by‑minute lift counts, trail openings and safety notices check Mammoth Mountain’s official mountain report and local snow reporters before you drive up — they’re updating operations and conditions as crews clear lines and tests are completed. Enjoy the pow and ride safe.
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI