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May 14th, 2026 @ 8 AM – Nothing like May in the Eastern Sierra, with so much to do and not many people around. Today looks like a great day to get out and play with clear skies this morning.
My advice is to get out for some turns this morning and enjoy the fresh, groomed spring snowpack. At noon, bail the hill, get some lunch in town, and then venture out for a second adventure.
Mammoth Weather Forecast: Skies will remain clear into Sunday. Warm days will continue into Friday, then an inside slider will drop into the Great Basin, cooling the area by 10-15 degrees over the weekend.
Main Lodge will go from a 64 on Friday down into the low 50s on Sunday. Winds will also increase, with gusts in the 20-30 mph range. Overnight lows will be near freezing by Saturday night and into the upper 20s on Sunday night.
For my full forecast and discussion, use this link.
Travel Update: Roads are open and clear. Here is the link to the current highway webcams.
Mammoth Snow Report: The snow is melting fast with the early Summer-like temperatures on the hill over the last few days. Current base depths are running 1 to 2 feet around Main Lodge, 2 to 3 feet at McCoy Station, and 4 to 8 feet across the upper mountain.
Spring conditions will be firm and fast snow to start the day. Expect the snow to loosen fast into that famous Mammoth Corn snow you all love.
Lifts scheduled to run: 1, 2, 3, 6, 23, and Gondola 1 & 2. Chairs 5 and 10 will be open this Friday – Sunday. Lift hours are 7:30 to 2 PM. The Summer Bus now runs from the Village to Main every 1/2 hour. The ski area plans to run through May 31st.
Snow Conditions start firm and then quickly turn over to the famous Mammoth Corn snow you all love. There are still a bunch of groomers open like Stump Alley (just about done), Broadway, Forest Trail, Terry’s, Mambo, Saddle Bowl, World Cup, and St. Anton.
Up Top, the snow gets soft quickly, and you will find some good turns first on the Cornice bowl, and then the Drop Outs and Climax are the bomb. Nothing like endless corn turns in the drop out, I can do that over and over again, so much fun.
If you plan to ski and ride into Memorial Day, make sure to have your gear prepped for spring riding; both Footloose Sports and Fast Ski Sports can take care of that for you. Ignoring the surface of your skis will result in big-time bogging down in the slush.
Ski ya later,
Snowman
PS: You Can Still Get 20% off Ski and Board Rentals at Black Tie Ski Rentals. Here is the Snowman discount link.
What’s Up Eastern Sierra – More Info
We have been having gorgeous days from Mammoth Lakes down to Bishop. The weather has warmed, with early-summer-like days in the region. Mammoth Lakes has been in the 70s, while Bishop has been in the lower 90s by mid-afternoon.
While the nightly freezes are gone, you will still find nice cool mornings in all areas. Personally, I’ve been out walking with my dog at 5 AM as it’s totally light now. Early morning hikes and mountain bike rides are also on now that the freezing weather is over.
This is a great time of year to come up for a visit. You can ski and ride in the morning, then pick up an adventure after lunch.
Nothing like a morning ski and then heading up into the Lakes Basin for lunch and a walk around Lake Mary.
Below is a list of what is open and some ideas of what to do in May.
Online Mammoth Mountain Community
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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.