Mammoth Mountain Snowman Report
March 4th, 2025 @ 8 AM – Good day, and thanks for stopping by MammothSnowman.com. Winter has returned with fresh snow and much colder temperatures today. Snowfall totals from the first system were reported in the 10-15 inch range from Main Lodge to the top on Monday morning.
There was some really good powder on the hill on Tuesday, with all your favorite powder stashes offering the goods. Today looks like a fantastic day for those who can get out there for mid-winter turns in March.
Currently, out on Mammoth Mountain, you will find clear skies. The temperature is 18 degrees up top (11,053 feet), and the wind is out of the SSW at 12 gusting to 16 mph. At the Main Lodge (8,900 feet), the temperature is 33 degrees, and the wind is out of the SW at 3 mph, gusting to 13 mph.
Traveler’s Update: The roads are clear. Watch for patches of snow and ice. Expect more snowy roads and chain controls this Wednesday and Thursday.
Mammoth Weather Forecast for Your Adventure
March 4th, 2025 @ 7:45 AM ... A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4 AM on Wednesday until 10 PM on Friday for elevations above 8000 feet. A Snow Advisory is posted for Travelers from Toms Place to Mammoth Lakes during the same time frame…
Mammoth to Bishop Weather Summary: A March storm system will drop in from the NW early on Wednesday. Snowfall will increase quickly in the high country after sunrise, with snow levels down to Toms Place / Top of Sherwin Grade.
The low-pressure system for Wednesday will have a decent cold front hooked up with a decent fetch of Pacific moisture. Snowfall amounts are forecasted to be 10-16 inches for the powder fields of Mammoth Mountian at a 10-1 ratio.
Recreational Weather for Mammoth Mountain: If you’re heading to the mountain on Tuesday, expect clear skis
- Early Morning Temps: Lower 20s at first chair.
- Midday Temps: Lower 40s from Main Lodge (8,900′) down to Canyon Lodge, with the lower to mid-30s over the mid and upper mountain (9,500’–11,053′)
- Winds: SW wind at 5-10 mph at the 9000-foot level. Mid to upper mountain winds out of the Southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
On Wednesday, expect cloudy skies with moderate to heavy snow at times. Accumulations on the mid-mountain (Chairs 22, 5, and 3) will be in the 10-16 inch range with snowfall ratios around 10-1.
- Early Morning Temps: Mid-Twenties at first chair.
- Midday Temps: 30-32 degrees from Main Lodge (8,900′) down to Canyon Lodge, with the mid to upper 20s over the mid and upper mountain (9,500’–11,053′)
- Winds: West wind around 5-10 mph at the 9000-foot level. Mid to upper mountain winds out of the SW at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30-40 mph.
Steve Taylor – The Snowman
Use this link to get the complete Recreational Weather Forecast & Powder Outlook.
Locals Snow Report – Snow Season 24-2025
3-3-25 @ 5 PM – Snow Conditions: Powder conditions ruled the hill today. There were many freshies off of 22, then the mid-mountain, and then off the top this morning.
The snow was a ton of fun and got all tracked out, so Tuesday will be a powder crud and packed powder groomer day. With bluebird skies overhead, it should be a great time out there.
The forecast points towards a possible Riders of the Storm Day by Wednesday. As of this morning, the winds don’t look too bad during operations.
The second system leaves a few snow showers early on Thursday and clears out during the day for a possible mountain-wide opening.
If you’re coming up next Friday through the weekend, expect bluebird days with mid-winter-packed powder conditions out of the Main Lodge and over the top of the Mountain. If you want to taste the winter conditions, now is the time to get up here.
>> Snow Conditions & Operations Disclaimer
Operations Update: All the lifts and runs, as well as all the lodges and shuttle bus routes, are open for the winter season (weather permitting). Lift hours are from 8:30 to 4 PM daily. Remember that Tamarack Cross Country Ski Area is also open now; get out and enjoy the beauty of the Mammoth Lake’s Basin.
The Snow Study Site’s Snow Base (9,000 feet) is 67 inches, 120 inches at MC Coy Station and 156 inches at the Top.
So far, the total seasonal snowfall at the Snow Study Site has reached 198 inches. Monthly snowfall totals are:
- October – 3.5 inches
- November – 62 inches
- December – 37 inches
- January – 9.5 inches
- February – 75.5 inches
- March – 6+
Over the Snowfall Season for this date at Mammoth Pass, 29.5 inches of water or 87% of the average for March 3rd and 68% of the average of the April 1st readings taken each year by DWP.
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Other Things to Do During Winter 2025
While most of you will be coming up to spend all your free daylight hours on Mammoth Mountain, there are plenty of other things to do in the area during the snowy months. I know many people who want to come up but are not interested in skiing and snowboarding. Here are a few ideas of what else there is to do.
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 interpretative center at the Top Station with more information about the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Mountain, and the mountain peaks you can see from the 11,000-foot level. Click here to learn more and view a video preview of the ride up to the top of Mammoth Moutain.
Cross-Country Skiing: Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern High Sierra offer incredible Cross-Country skiing options. However, the best cross-country skiing will always be in the Mammoth Lakes Basin at the Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center.
Sledding: The Snowman and his family have always loved Sledding and snow play in Mammoth Lakes. On storm days when the hill is mainly shut down, Sledding can keep you and your kids occupied for hours.
Almost nothing beats a couple of hours of Sledding with the Family on the hills around your yard, the town, or the Eastern Sierra. Grab the kids, Helmets, and a variety of sleds, and get ready for some major fun. Click here to learn more.
Ice Skating: There are several options for ice skating in the Eastern Sierra. The Town of Mammoth Lakes has a new Ice Rink at the end of the Old Mammoth Road commercial section at Mammoth Creek Park.
During drier winters, many open bodies of water are also skateable in the backcountry and at lower locations in the Eastern Sierra.
To learn where you can Ice Skate today, check in with Footloose Sports; they have the beta on where to go and ice skates and gear for rent.
Hiking / Walking: Depending on the snow levels, winter offers fun hiking/walking options. During the drier snow seasons, the lower sections of the Mammoth Lakes Town Loop are an excellent walking option.
The second option is the Lower Rock Creek Trail, about 10 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, just past Toms places if you’re heading south of 395. This trail holds ice and snow, so be prepared even if the terrain is snow-free.
Winter Mountain Biking: For the hearty soul who knows how to layer up for colder biking, there are a ton of trails to ride during the winter months, depending on the snow line’s elevation. Most of us will head down to Bishop or, if it’s snow-free, Rock Creek Canyon Trail.
Check out my new Eastern Sierra Mountain Bike website, which has more information on where to ride; here is the link.
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.