Mammoth Snowman Report
Friday, August 8th, 2025 @ 9:30 AM – Yahoo, it’s Friday, let the weekend begin.
Checking in on conditions at the top of Mammoth Mountain (11,053 feet), the temperature is 55 degrees, with a SSW wind @ 7 mph, gusting to 12 mph. Down at the Main Lodge, the temperature is 64 degrees, and the winds are out of the SSW at 2 to 9 MPH.
This should be one of the peak weekends for Mammoth Summer fun, with the Bike Park near 100% open, and all the local hiking trails also open without the threat of T Storms. I’m hearing the fishing is great, and well, the campgrounds are for the most part full.
Locals’ choice for hiking right now is the Crystal Lake Trail via the Lake George parking area. For Mountain Biking, the Uptown to Mountain View Trail is the hot tip for a nice workout single-track ride. If you have a park pass, you can link into the Bike Park and climb Barring Straights and then onward for miles.
Travel Update: 395 is open and clear, and Tioga Pass and Sonora Pass are open. All other local roads are open except Reds Meadow Road. Shuttle Service to Reds Meadow is available only on weekends, and the road is closed mid-week due to continued construction.
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Mammoth to Bishop Weather Forecast
🌤️ Quick Mammoth Weather Update – August 8th, 2025
Currently, we have a trough to our north that is exiting the western US and moving into the northern Great Plains, as strong high pressure is building behind it in the Eastern Pacific.
As temperatures rise under the high-pressure system, expect 3-5 degrees of warming through the weekend. Temperatures will peak on Sunday and Monday, then gradually decrease.
>>>> Here is the link to our full weather center page featuring the full forecast and discussion for Mammoth down to Bishop. You will also find our extended outlook, the Winter Outlook, and current model data from Weather Bell.
Snowman
A Few Summer Photos
Mountain Bike Report Summer 2025
All lifts and mountain bike trails are now open through September 14th. Lifts Open are Gondola 1 and 2, Discovery Chair, and the Village Shuttle to Main Lodge. Chair 2 is also running on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Here is the link to view the current status of open and closed trails.
Trail conditions: Yes, it’s getting a bit dry out there, and some of the trails have some washboard building up. The downhill action remains prime with everything on the hill now open. Midweeks have been slow, with a bit of a pick up in people over the weekend.
For Mountain Bike rentals, both Footloose Sports and Black Tie Adventure Rentals have some great selections. If you’re coming up from the flatlands, I highly recommend an E-MTB unless you’re just doing downhill laps; then, I recommend getting an enduro bike.
The E-MTB pedal-assist bikes make riding at 8,000-11,000 feet much more enjoyable. There is no throttle, but yes, there is a motor, and the added boost gets rid of the lung-busting punishment you get at high altitude
VC Race Schedule: August 8th Flow, August 29 Follow Me, September 12 Eliminator.
Photos: Snowman will be back in the park a couple of days this week and will be getting some fresh images and video clips. Check back later in the week for fresh content.
For more information on Mountain Biking in the Eastern Sierra and Mammoth Lakes outside of the Bike Park, visit EasternSierraMountainBiking.com.
Other Things to Do
Hiking is in full swing with 99% of the snow now melted off in the High Country. All trailheads from Mammoth Lakes down to Big Pine are open and ready to go. I recommend taking N95 masks with you on long hikes and backcountry adventures. You never know when you’re going to be dealing with smoke from wildfires.
Camping: All area campgrounds from the June Lake Loop to Bishop Creek Canyon are Open at this time. Stage 1 Fire restrictions are in place, so no campfires if you’re dispersed camping.
Fishing: If you want to know what’s up with fishing in the Eastern Sierra, check out the Troutfitter report. Here is the link.
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 interpretive center at the Top Station, offering more information about the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Mountain, and the mountain peaks visible from the 11,000-foot level. The ride-up should be on everyone’s bucket list, regardless of whether they ski or ride. For more information, please click here.
Woolly’s Adventure Summit: The fun is on for the Summer and is expected to stay open until September 14th. For more information, please click here.
Mammoth Lakes Paved Trail System: The paved trails are open and clear for your Summer fun. Here is the link for more information on the Paved Trails System.
Shady Rest Disk Golf Course is Open. Here is the link to the course map and directions to get there.
The Mammoth Lakes Basin: The basin is wide open, and all services, including marinas and campgrounds, are available.
Scenic Drives: Try Tioga Pass into Yosemite National Park. Pack a lunch, drive out to Tuolumne Meadows, and then return to Mammoth. The sights on this drive are beyond amazing.
Next, try driving north on 395 from Mammoth to the June Lake Loop. On the loop, you can check out the June Lake Beach. The Town of June Lake is epic for a stroll. Just down the Canyon is the June Mountain Ski Area. You can hike or mountain bike up the access road if you want more than a casual drive.
Down Canyon, there is more to see, with Silver Lake, Rush Creek, and Grant Lake all accessible over the next few miles of the loop. Make sure to bring lunch, water, and snacks. Silver Lake and Rush Creek offer some great fishing, so cast a line and enjoy the beauty of the area.
#3 and 4: Rock Creek Canyon and Bishop Creek Canyon both offer some amazing views right now, with full lakes and Aspens in full Summer green.
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.