Mammoth Mountain Recreational Weather and Travel Forecast

February 26th, 2024 @ 2:30 PM – If you’re heading to the hill on Tuesday, expect clearing skies early with bluebird conditions by mid-day with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Winds will be out of the SW at 10-15 MPH with gusts to 20+ over the higher elevations.

On Wednesday, expect clear skies with mid-day temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Winds will be out of the SW will be increasing to 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

By Thursday the next strong low-pressure system will be moving our way and will start sending in pt cloudy skies and moderate winds.

Mid-day temperatures will be in the low to mid-30s with SW winds at 20-30 MPH with gusts to 45-55 MPH at times. Looks like a decent wind buff day could be in the making.

Travel Forecast: Expect R1 conditions to be possible later today above the 7500-foot level. All Winter Roadways should be open and clear by mid-day Tuesday into Thursday evening.

Extended Travel Forecast – Friday in Sunday: If you plan to travel to Mammoth Lakes next Friday or Saturday as of now moderate to possibly heavy snowfall at times.

Snow Level will be down to Toms Place on Friday and then down to the bottom of the grade sometime on Saturday. Cross winds are expected to gust to 20-30 MPH along 395.

As the snow levels drop expect blowing snow with possible white conditions at times Friday into mid-day on Saturday. If you don’t like driving in a storm and are not prepared wait till Sunday to come up to Mammoth.