Mammoth Mountain Snow Report from the Snowman

4-7-24 – Mid Winter conditions continue with below average temperatures and 20-30 inches of fresh snow from the Thursday / Friday storm system. On Saturday all the powder that was left over got skied out and by the afternoon there was some sugar snow blowing all around on a mostly packed out surface.

For the next 2-3 days temperatures will stay below average with NE winds kicking in for Monday and Tuesday. That will keep snow conditions on the mid and upper mountain in perfect mid winter shape. Lower mountain runs should start to see some spring snow in areas that get direct sun by Monday mid day if not today.

By Wednesday the NE winds mostly die off and temperatures warm up big time so expect the spring snow line to go up to at least the mid mountain. The wind flow later in the week will determine if the top ever turns to spring or just firms up into a hard wind buff surface.

This mornings weather data shows a new low moving in now for later Friday into next weekend. If that pans out the Mountain will see more snow showers with winter conditions returning. QPF amounts are on the lower side so we could be looking at some low end freshies mixed in with dust on crust. I will keep you all updated this week and what might happen.

Enjoy the great conditions on the hill this week, this has been one heck of a come back year for Mammoth, Yahoo.

Many people are asking about Closing Day at Little Eagle and Canyon Lodges. This season, the last day for lifts has been moved up to April 21st. The Pond Skim is still set for Sunday April 14th at Canyon Lodge. Closing Day for the Main Lodge and MC Coy Stations lifts is now set for Memorial Day. (Snow pack wise there should be plenty of snow to extend into June if they choose too.)

Also take note that the replacement of Chair 1 Project is now expected to start on Monday, April 15th. That means Chair 1 will close for the season and be removed to make way for the new lift which is scheduled to open around Thanksgiving 2024.

This spring, you will need to ride the Gondola or chairs 6 or 11 to leave the Main Lodge area. No word on how long chairs 12, 13, and 14 will stay open. Chairs 2 and 4 and the Mill will run as long as there is enough snow to ski down to the bottom.

Mammoth Mountain & Mammoth Lakes Shuttle Service: All winter shuttle routes will remain open through April 21st, and then the Spring Schedules will begin at that time. Here is a link to all the Shuttle Information you need for the rest of winter and the upcoming spring season.

What’s up off the Mountain? The current snow line in the Eastern Sierra is up to about 7500 feet. Below that there are a few patches of snow left but what’s left is melting fast.

In the Mammoth Lakes Basin, the Tamarack Cross Country Ski Area is 100% open and groomed to perfection. Now that it’s spring the snow does turn over to spring snow quickly once the snow comes out. Closing day is set for April 14th. 

Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail is all melted out for those looking for a hike or mountain bike ride during these early spring days.

If you want to get out of the snow zone, there is a lot to do in the Bishop area. The Disk Golf Course at Mill Pond and the Bishop Golf Course are open. Mountain Biking is also a blast right now, with all the trails and OHV areas in great shape from recent rains.

Click here for a complete list of winter activities other than skiing and snowboarding on Mammoth Mountain.

Have a great day, Snowman Out…

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