Mammoth Snowman Report
Thursday, July 10th, 2025, @ 8 AM – Gorgeous summer days continue here in the Eastern Sierra, with clear blue skies and breezy, warm afternoons.
High temperatures at the 9000-foot level have been ranging from 65 to 70 degrees, with Mammoth Lakes in the mid-to-upper 70s and Bishop in the mid top upper 90s. Overnight lows before sunrise have been in the upper 40s at the resort level and the 50s in the lower elevations, down to Bishop.
Summer action is in full swing these days, with decent numbers of people over the weekends and fewer people mid-week. Not seeing the hordes of people we saw over the last few Summers. I still advise getting out for your Hikes, Bike Rides, and Fishing Sessions early to beat the summer crowds that arrive around mid-morning.
If you’re up for family time, don’t miss a scenic ride up to the top of Mammoth Mountain, followed by a drive up to Minaret Vista, where you can enjoy the views along with your brown bag lunch.
Woolly’s Adventure Park is open, as is the Mountain Roller Coaster. The Bike Park is open, offering numerous cross-country trails on both the lower and mid-mountain areas. Downhill-wise, most of the expert and pro lines are now wide open. The park should be 100% open in the next week or two.
Travel Update: 395 is open and clear, and Tioga Pass and Sonora Pass are open. All other local roads are open except Reds Meadow Road. Shuttle Service to Reds Meadow is open on the weekends, and the road is closed mid-week due to construction.
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Mammoth Mountain to Bishop Weather Forecast
🌤️ Weather Update – July 10th
A pleasant summer weather pattern continues in the area, with just above average temperatures from Mammoth down to Bishop expected to persist through Thursday. A ridge of high pressure will be building into the SW over the next few days. In response, temperatures are expected to rise by an additional 3-6 degrees during the day and overnight hours by Sunday into early next week, with continued dry conditions.
As of now, the high-pressure system forecast continues to appear significantly weaker than expected just a few days ago. However, expect Bishop to remain in the very low 100s through Tuesday, with Mammoth Lakes temperatures in the low to mid-80s, with cooling expected by the middle of next week.
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📍 Quick Zone Forecast for Thursday into Saturday
🎿 Mammoth Main Lodge / Mammoth Lakes Basin (8,900’)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 70-75°F / Low 53°F SW winds 5-15 MPH
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 71-76°F / Low 56°F SW winds 5-15 MPH
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 74-78°F / Low 57°F SW winds 5-15 MPH
Here are your links to the exact locations, forecasts, temperatures, and winds: Main Lodge at 8,900 feet (Lakes Basin/Main Lodge), Mammoth Lakes at 7,900 feet, Crowley Lake & Tom’s Place, and Bishop.
Mountain Bike Report Summer 2025
>> Another great day for riding in the bike park, with lots of lifts and runs now open. Chair 2 is also running on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Here is the link to view the current status of open and closed trails.
I was out on the hill on Tuesday, and the riding was great. I took a couple of laps off the gondola. Was able to get about 5,000 feet of vertical downhill action, along with a good 18 miles of cross-country riding and climbing.
Along the way, I rode Paper Route, Lower Skid Marks, Lincoln Express, Manzanita, Juniper, Off the Top, Discotech, Break Through, and parts of Beach Cruiser.
Trail conditions remain great, but trails are starting to dry out, so hopefully we see some rain sooner rather than later. Off the Top does have some washboard on the upper long switchbacks, so be ready for the ripple effect.
The Mountain Bike Park is open daily, with all the lower mountain Cross-Country Trails available. Lifts open are the Bike Park Shuttle, Discovery Chair 11, and Gondolas 1 and 2.
For Mountain Bike rentals, both Footloose Sports and Black Tie Adventure Rentals have some great selections. If you’re coming up from the flatlands, I highly recommend an E-MTB unless you’re just doing downhill laps; then, I recommend getting an enduro bike.
The E-MTB pedal-assist bikes make riding at 8,000-11,000 feet much more enjoyable. There is no throttle, but yes, there is a motor, and the added boost gets rid of the lung-busting punishment you get at high altitude
VC Race Schedule: July 18th Shotgun, August 8th Flow, August 29 Follow Me, September 12 Eliminator.
For more information on Mountain Biking in the Eastern Sierra and Mammoth Lakes outside of the Bike Park, visit EasternSierraMountainBiking.com.
Photos from July 8th, 2025
Other Things to Do
Camping: All area campgrounds from the June Lake Loop to Bishop Creek Canyon are Open at this time. Stage 1 Fire restrictions are in place, so no campfires if you’re dispersed camping.
Fishing: If you want to know what’s up with fishing in the Eastern Sierra, check out the Troutfitter report. Here is the link.
Scenic Gondola Rides: Riding to the top of Mammoth Mountain is a fantastic experience. The views are breathtaking as you ride up.
There is an interpretive center at the Top Station, offering more information about the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Mountain, and the mountain peaks visible from the 11,000-foot level. The ride-up should be on everyone’s bucket list, regardless of whether they ski or ride. For more information, please click here.
Woolly’s Adventure Summit: The fun is on for the Summer and is expected to stay open until September 14th. For more information, please click here.
Mammoth Lakes Paved Trail System: The paved trails are open and clear for your Summer fun. Here is the link for more information on the Paved Trails System.
Shady Rest Disk Golf Course is now Open. Here is the link to the course map and directions to get there.
Hiking: Summer hiking is one with all the trails open for your enjoyment.
The Mammoth Lakes Basin: The basin is now wide open, and all services, including marinas and campgrounds, are available.
Scenic Drives: Try Tioga Pass into Yosemite National Park. Pack a lunch, drive out to Tuolumne Meadows, and then return to Mammoth. The sights on this drive are beyond amazing.
Next, try driving north on 395 from Mammoth to the June Lake Loop. On the loop, you can check out the June Lake Beach. The Town of June Lake is epic for a stroll. Just down the Canyon is the June Mountain Ski Area. You can hike or mountain bike up the access road if you want more than a casual drive.
Down Canyon, there is more to see, with Silver Lake, Rush Creek, and Grant Lake all accessible over the next few miles of the loop. Make sure to bring lunch, water, and snacks. Silver Lake and Rush Creek offer some great fishing, so cast a line and enjoy the beauty of the area.
#3 and 4: Rock Creek Canyon and Bishop Creek Canyon both offer some amazing views right now, with full lakes and Aspens in full Summer green.
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). A Facebook presence followed in 2008, with a dedicated group added in 2016. His reports, videos, and photos have been featured on local Mammoth TV stations, as well as national news outlets including AP, Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC.
