Monday, April 15th, 2024 @ 10 AM – Good morning, it’s a gorgeous spring day here in the Eastern Sierra. The weather looks just about right for a whole week of action. Try skiing and snowboarding in the early afternoon, grab lunch, and head out for an afternoon adventure.
The snow line is now up to 7600 – 8000 feet, allowing you to have fun in and out of the snow. As the area settles into full spring mode, it will still be cool, with freezing nights in the high country. Make sure you’re prepared with layers and both winter and spring gear.
Up on Mammoth Mountain Spring Operations as now in effect, here is what’s running mid-week as of today. Lifts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 23 and Gondolas 1 and 2. Lifts Remain Open this week from 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Travel & Road Forecast: Winter Roads are open and clear. Tioga, Sonora Pass, and the Mammoth Lakes Basin are closed for the Winter Season. For current webcam road conditions on 395 and 203, visit our road conditions page at this link.
Mammoth Mountain Weather Forecast
If you’re heading out on Mammoth Mountain today, expect sunny skies mid-day temperatures are expected in the low 40s to mid-40s around Main Lodge and into the upper 40s for Canyon and Eagle Lodges. Winds will be out of the north, 15 to 25 mph.
By Tuesday into next Saturday, clear skies return with temperatures in the low 50s and overnight lows in the low 30s. The freeze-thaw cycle will be fully underway in the high country.
For Snowman’s full Recreational Weather Forecast & Outlook, click here.
Mammoth Mountain Snow Report from the Snowman
4-15-24 – Spring Conditions have taken over Mountain wide with firm and frozen snow early and then softening up by around 9:30 to 10 AM on the lower Mountain and by 11 AM on the rest of the hill.
Make sure to have your skis and snowboards waxed up at least every other day moving forward. You can get a FREE hot wax at Fast Ski Sports in the Vons Mall, just tell them the Snowman sent you.
I would also have them add some add some texture to your bases. This helps wet spring to move off your boards better creating less of that sticky feeling you get in the spring snow season.
The Spring Snow Base at the Snow Study Site (9000 Feet) is 99.5 inches, with 41.38 inches of seasonal precipitation and 350* inches of snow this season. Up Top, the base is around 150 inches, with 120 inches at MC Coy and 40-50 inches down at the Canyon Lodge and Little Eagle Lodge areas.
Both Canyon & Eagle Lodge are Fully Open and Operational through this Sunday. After that the Canyon Parking Area and Chair 17 will remain open Fridays into Sundays until the snow melts.
Chair 1 is Now Closed for the Season. They will be replacing this old retrofitted Yan lift with a Brand New Chair that should open just in time for the holiday season 2024.
>>> IKON Discount Last Chance! (Until 4/18), you can renew your Ikon Pass at the lowest possible price. If you’re buying the Ikon Pass for the first time, you can start using it at Mammoth NOW. Here is the special Snowman link to get your Ikon Pass today.
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. All winter activities are still taking place through at least this Sunday.
In the Mammoth Lakes Basin, the Tamarack Cross Country Ski Area is 100% open and groomed to perfection until April 14th. Next week snow mobiles will have access again to the Mammoth Lakes Basin.
The Ski Area Plans to run out of Main Lodge and the Mill area through Memorial Day. For the Mammoth Mountain Bike Park there is no set opening date yet for the lower mountain runs. Photos And Videos Needed NOW
Below the 7500 foot level all forest roads and trails are now melted out and ready for hiking, mountain biking and 4 x 4 adventures. Lower Rock Creek Canyon Trail is perfect for those looking for a hike or mountain bike ride during these early spring days.
If you want to get into the full Spring 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.
Fishing season opens county-wide on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Crowley is over the top full, so beware, shore camping and fishing are out in some areas once again this spring.
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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Mammoth Mountain Photo Snow Stoke from Snowman & Ryan Hurley
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