Recreational Weather Forecast for Mammoth Mountain & the Eastern Sierra
Sunday, December 5th, 2021 @ 3:57 PM – Big Changes are on the way in the weather for Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, the entire Eastern Sierra.
A series of storms looks to move through the area over the next 2-3 weeks. How much snow we get is still uncertain but at this point, the ski area could pick up several feet of snow over that time frame.
If you’re going to be out on the hill on Monday expect clear skies with increasing clouds during the day. Lower mountain winds 15-20 MPH at times, mid Mountain winds will be gusting 35-45 with gusts to 55+ over the top. Highs will be in the upper 40s too low 50s with a morning low around 32. Monday night snow is in the forecast with 1-2 inches possible from Main Lodge up.
For Tuesday & Wednesday expect clear skies with light winds and highs in the mid to upper 40s. Nighttime lows will be in the upper 20s.
Wednesday night into Thursday snowfall is likely with highs in the upper 20s along with gusty winds. As of now, snowfall amounts look to be in the 6-12 inches range from Canyon to Main Lodge.
Next weekend looks clear on Saturday and Sunday, but with winds picking up again on Sunday ahead of the next possible potent storm system.
As of today, charts are showing that for week 2 the next trough sets up off the west coast, which should open the door to some more productive snowfall for Mammoth Mountain and the entire Sierra Range.
The GFS model keeps wanting to bring in a strong AR event while the other models aren’t seeing that yet.
Locals, over the next few days I would get out for a hike or bike ride before there is snow on the ground and it’s cold in the High Country for an extended period.
Ski Ya Later Snowman
Image Below: ECMWF Seasonal Update just came out for the next 90 days. I like it when it’s green over Mammoth and you should to.
