Welcome to MammothSnowman.com – Snow Season 2023

Monday, March 13th @ 6:53 AM – Good Morning, the big storm along with its pineapple express as brought in 4n to 5 feet of heavy base snow from Main Lodge up to the top. The water content so far is over 8 inches at the 9000-foot level.

Winter Storm Warnings are up starting tonight into Wednesday afternoon as the next system and its associated AR will pound the central Sierra once again with 2-3+ feet of additional snowfall above the 9000-foot level. Snow ratios from this next system look to be in the 8-1 to 10-1 range, which should offer up some decent freshies by Wednesday.

Mammoth Mountain Weather: At the time of this update, up top, the winds are out of the WSW at 56 MPH and gusting up to 71 MPH with a temperature of 14. Down at the Main Lodge, the temperature is 23 degrees with an SW wind at the top of chair 1 at 61 MPH with gusts up to 80 MPH.

If you’re going to be out on Mammoth Mountain today, expect snow showers with 1-3 inches of new snow possible. Temperatures by miday day will be in the low to mid-30s with SW winds 15-25 with gusts in the 35-55 MPH range over the higher elevations.

On Tuesday there will be moderate to heavy snowfall at times with 12-20 inches possible with snow ratios in the 8-1 range coming up to the 10-1 range later in the day. Winds will be strong creating blizzard conditions at times. Highs will once again be in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

Get the full Mammoth Mountain Weather Forecast and Extended outlook at this link.

Road Conditions: 395 is open to Mammoth with R1 conditions 12 miles south of HWY 203. The Mammoth Scenic Loop and Rock Creek Road are also closed until further notice.

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Snow Surface Conditions and Ski Area Information: Heavy Sierra Cement with a few Packed Powder Groomers is what you will find today. Tuesday will be a Riders of the Storm Day on the 3-4 lifts that are expected to run. For you bluebird lovers Thursday looks to be the dig-out day with the top opening by around lunchtime. 

Town Winter Update: In Mammoth Lakes, the snow walls have become so high that’s all you really see in town now. It’s a bit hard to find most of the local businesses as they are all behind the walls of snow.

The continued abundant snowfall is creating issues with delayed snow removal, excessive snow loads, roof shed dangers, and very narrow roads. Add in the fact that much of the parking in Mammoth is now being used for snow storage and it’s a big mess.

Officials have now declared a state of emergency to allow more outside resources to move in and help. Cal Trans has also sent more plow trucks and crews to the area to help with clean-up and the next incoming storm cycle.

If you plan on coming to Mammoth Lakes this week my advice is to bring a snow shovel and all your food supplies. Be ready for limited parking, road closures, and congestion on local roads.

Ski ya Later, Snowman…

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