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April 14th, 2026 – 8 AM – Good morning, Winter is back in full swing today with 2-3 feet of new snow from the weekend storm system. On Monday, patrol got the mid and upper mountain lifts running, and the result was one of the best April powder days ever.

Currently, the skies are clear this morning. Up Top, the temp is chilly at 15 degrees, with a N wind at 6 to 12 MPH. Main Lodge has WSW winds of 2 to 10 MPH and a temperature of 26 degrees.

Mammoth Weather Forecast: Today & Wednesday look bluebird, with midday temperatures around 40 expected at Main Lodge and overnight lows in the mid to upper 20s. Winds will be out of the southwest at 5 to 20 mph at times. Thursday looks like a windy day, with gusts on the hill reaching 45-60 MPH at times. 

Travel Update: Roads are open. Watch for patches of snow and ice this morning. Here is the link to the current highway webcams. 

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4-13-2026 – Powder Day – Photo from Jon G.

Snow Report: Winter conditions, with packed powder groomers. All the fresh powder got tracked out yesterday by the large crowd of powder hounds that showed up.

Today, I would expect the upper mountain runs to stay in winter form while the groomers, especially lower down by the Lodges, will slowly start to convert back to spring. Hopefully, the Top stays in the winter pack until Thursday, when there could be an epic wind buff day. 

The base at Main Lodge is 2-3 feet, with 4 feet at MC Coy Station and 6-8 feet over the upper Mountain. Canyon Lodge is now for access only, with chair 16 the only lift still open.

Ski ya later, Snowman out

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What’s Up Eastern Sierra

4-11-26 – Welcome to Spring in the Eastern Sierra. The start of April has been typical with a mix of warm days and some fresh snowfall. This weekends return to winter will help with the rapdidlay dwindeling snow pack.

Kinda shocking to see Caynon Lodge down to the white ribbon for access only to 16 and the Lodge now. No idea what happens with the pond skim, might be wise to move it to Main or the Mill. 

The current snow line is sitting all the way up at around 8,300 to 8,500+ feet, and higher in areas that get direct sun. With the high snowline now, there are lots of options for things to do when conditions on the hill get too slushy or blown out to ski and ride.  

Here are some ideas of what to do after you get off the hill.

Mammoth Lakes Basin: The road got plowed this week and now open to bikes and road walkes, no word on when they will open to trafiic. My bet with be by the fishing open at the end of the month. If you head up into the basin stay off any part of the lakes that is still frozen, its not safe to walk on now. 

Hiking Ideas: The Sherwin Lakes Trails are melting out a bit more each day and are great for a hike. Convict Lake Trail is doable, but watch for muddy sections.Lower Rock Creek Trail is all clear and ready for a hike. Watch for Mountain Bikers.

The middle section of Rock Creek Canyon, just above Tom’s place, continues to melt out all the way up to French Camp. 

Mountain Biking: Every thing below 8,500 feet is melted out now, however witt the snowfall expected this weekend that won’t be the case for a few days. If your up here in the area this weekend Lower Rock Creek Canyon and the Bishop area is the place to ride. 

Check out my new Mountain Bike website (work in progress) for more information on where to ride; here is the link.

Camping: All Campgrounds in the high country are still closed. Lots of dispersed camping options are available at this time. Those are something I don’t share in our public section of the website for obvious reasons.

Spring Ski and Ride Tips: To get the most out of corn snow, your bases need structure. Spring conditions will strip wax quickly, so plan to clean and wax nightly.

A lot of the frustration people feel this time of year stems from gear that’s not dialed in.

Shops like Footloose Sports and Fast Ski Sports that support this website can set your skis up properly for spring conditions, which will make a BIG difference.

Have a great, and I hope to see you here one day soon, skiing, mountain biking, or hiking. 

Snowman

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Mammoth Snowman FAQ

1. When does Mammoth Mountain usually open and close for the season?
The Friday of Veterans Day is always the preset opening day. Mammoth will open earlier if they get 2-3 feet of early-season base snow. Most years, you can ski or ride till Memorial Day, with most seasons going into June and even July. Mammoth has made it into August 3 times. Here is the link to the past opening and closing days.

2. How often do you update snow and weather reports?
We post fresh snow, weather, and mountain condition updates several times a week — daily during storm cycles and peak winter months (November to March).

3. What makes MammothSnowman.com different from the official resort site?
We’re locals sharing real conditions, photos, and reports without the marketing gloss. No fluff — just what’s actually happening on the hill. With that said, we work directly, with permission from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Alltera.

4. Where can I find your detailed Weather Forecast & Discussions?
Our Mammoth Mountain Weather page provides all the details you need on the weather. No automated AI forecasts, just 40 years of local weather knowledge. Here is the link. 

5. Do you cover summer activities like biking and hiking, too?
Yes. When the snow melts, we switch gears with mountain bike trail reports, hiking guides, and summer weather coverage.

6. Who’s behind MammothSnowman.com?
I’m Steve Taylor, a longtime Mammoth local known as “The Snowman,” and I’ve been running this site since the Fall of 2004. Here is my full Bio. 

7. How can I support the site and community?
Join as a supporter, grab a shirt, or share our reports. Every bit keeps the cameras rolling and the updates flowing. Here is the link to our Keep the Website Alive page.

Author: Steve Taylor, The Mammoth Snowman. For over 30 years, Snowman has meticulously studied Mammoth Mountain’s weather and snow conditions. Since March 1991, he’s used marked ski poles to measure fresh snowfall across the mountain. 

He began sharing his insights in 1990 on the Mammoth BBS system, later moving to RSN Forums, and launching MammothSnowman.com in 2004 with a video and photo blog (pre-YouTube). Read his full bio here.