March 11th, 2026 – 1 PM – Good afternoon. Spring is in full effect now and is about to go off the charts over the next couple of weeks. 

This afternoon’s conditions: At the Top, the temperature is 36 degrees, with a NNW wind of 2 mph, gusting to 10 mph. Down at Main Lodge, there is an E wind of 2 mph to gusting 7 mph with a temp of 50 degrees. 

Mammoth Weather Forecast: A rare, very strong March ridge of high presure will bring above-average temps over the next couple of weeks. Temps during those times will be 10-15+ degrees above average. Beyond that time frame, the area cools off with maybe a chance of spring snow showers. 

For Wednesday into Thursday, expect clear skies. Temps will be jumping up 5 degrees each day, with a 53 at Main Lodge on Wednesday and a 57 on Thursday. Nighttime lows will be 31 at Main tonight and then up to 34 on Wednesday night. 

Winds: Wednesday, West wind 10 to 15 mph. Thursday, Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

This weekend, look for mostly clear skies, lighter winds, with temps in the upper 50s to lower 60s at Main Lodge. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper-30s. 

Travelers Update: Roads are open and clear. 

Snow Report: Mammoth Mountain now has spring conditions over most of the ski area with bits of winter duff still left up Top as of Tuesday afternoon’s on-hill update. As the area warms up on Thursday, expect the spring thaw to cover the mountain top to bottom. 

Mid and Lower Mountain Groomers are all springed up this afternoon after a firm start in the morning. With daylight saving time now in effect, the best skiing this early in March is from around 10 to 10:30 AM til l around 2 PM, and then most people have done as the snow turns to mashed potatoes.  

Up Top, winter firm pack with some duff on the top surface is the call so far this week on Cornice Bowl and the Drop Outs. You can expect the snow to transition to spring snow today through Thursday. Overnight lows the next few nights will set up the snow hard, so take note. 

The Base at Main Lodge is currently at 5-6 feet with 8-10 feet of base over the upper mountain. A few lifts are expected to run through at least Memorial Day. 

Spring Tips: The key to enjoying the spring corn conditions is to have your bases textured and a fresh hot wax applied after each day on the hill. Spring snow takes wax off your skis in a few hours, so you need to wax and clean nightly. 

Matt at Fast Ski Sports takes care of my gear with the spring texture on my bases. The service is cheap and fast, and helps channel water off your skis, greatly reducing the drag you feel. They also do a free hot wax service. 

If you prep your gear and follow the sun, you will have a great time. Many people don’t like the spring conditions, so the crowds lessen and you get the more diehard skiers and riders out on the hill. Fun times for sure.

Ski ya later, Snowman out

PS: Ikon Passes are on sale this Thursday, the 12th of March. The spring rate is the best price you can get, and you can start using the pass in April this year.