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Snowman Report

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April 22nd, 2026 – 5:30 AM – Good morning, and thanks for stopping by MammothSnowman.com. 14-18+ inches of new snow out on Mammoth Mountain this morning.

Snow continues before sunrise, with moderate to heavy amounts at times, and strong winds create a total whiteout. Look for limited operations today with a full powder fest on Thursday.

Mammoth Weather Forecast: A winter weather advisory is in effect until 5 PM today. Expect snow showers and strong winds to continue throughout the morning and then wind down this afternoon. No, expect much more snowfall at this point, maybe an inch or two more, unless Mammoth comes under some of the convection showers that will be firing up today.

Midday temperatures at Main Lodge today will be in the mid-20s, rising into the upper-30s on Thursday under bluebird skies, with overnight lows in the teens tonight and the twenties on Thursday night. Winds will be SW at 20-30 mph, with gusts up to 50+ mph. Get Tuesday evening’s Powder Forecast at this link.

Travel Update: Travelers can expect snow showers at times along 395 Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with little to no accumulation. Roads are open and clear. Here is the link to the current highway webcams.

Snow Report: Mid-winter conditions with 14-18 inches of fresh snow; expect very limited operations today, with a delayed start at 9 AM or later. You can expect the Top to most likely stay closed today and then pop on Thursday morning.

Expect these epic April conditions to continue now right into the weekend and into next week. We had our Spring and now it’s back to winter make up days.

Got to love it, and models keep the off-and-on snow going on into May now, with temps forecast to be average to below average over the next month. That type of pattern should allow the ski area to stay open until Memorial Day.

The current base at Main Lodge is 36 inches, with 4-5 feet at MC Coy Station and 6-8 feet over the upper Mountain.

Ski ya later, Snowman out

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What’s Up Eastern Sierra

4-11-26 – Welcome to Spring in the Eastern Sierra. The start of April has been typical with a mix of warm days and some fresh snowfall. This weekends return to winter will help with the rapdidlay dwindeling snow pack.

Kinda shocking to see Caynon Lodge down to the white ribbon for access only to 16 and the Lodge now. No idea what happens with the pond skim, might be wise to move it to Main or the Mill.

The current snow line is sitting all the way up at around 8,300 to 8,500+ feet, and higher in areas that get direct sun. With the high snowline now, there are lots of options for things to do when conditions on the hill get too slushy or blown out to ski and ride.

Here are some ideas of what to do after you get off the hill.

Mammoth Lakes Basin: The road got plowed this week and now open to bikes and road walkes, no word on when they will open to trafiic. My bet with be by the fishing open at the end of the month. If you head up into the basin stay off any part of the lakes that is still frozen, its not safe to walk on now.

Hiking Ideas: The Sherwin Lakes Trails are melting out a bit more each day and are great for a hike. Convict Lake Trail is doable, but watch for muddy sections.Lower Rock Creek Trail is all clear and ready for a hike. Watch for Mountain Bikers.

The middle section of Rock Creek Canyon, just above Tom’s place, continues to melt out all the way up to French Camp.

Mountain Biking: Every thing below 8,500 feet is melted out now, however witt the snowfall expected this weekend that won’t be the case for a few days. If your up here in the area this weekend Lower Rock Creek Canyon and the Bishop area is the place to ride.

Check out my new Mountain Bike website (work in progress) for more information on where to ride; here is the link.

Camping: All Campgrounds in the high country are still closed. Lots of dispersed camping options are available at this time. Those are something I don’t share in our public section of the website for obvious reasons.

Spring Ski and Ride Tips: To get the most out of corn snow, your bases need structure. Spring conditions will strip wax quickly, so plan to clean and wax nightly.

A lot of the frustration people feel this time of year stems from gear that’s not dialed in.

Shops like Footloose Sports and Fast Ski Sports that support this website can set your skis up properly for spring conditions, which will make a BIG difference.

Have a great, and I hope to see you here one day soon, skiing, mountain biking, or hiking.

Snowman

Online Mammoth Mountain Community

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Mammoth Snowman FAQ

1. When does Mammoth Mountain usually open and close for the season?
The Friday of Veterans Day is always the preset opening day. Mammoth will open earlier if they get 2-3 feet of early-season base snow. Most years, you can ski or ride till Memorial Day, with most seasons going into June and even July. Mammoth has made it into August 3 times. Here is the link to the past opening and closing days.

2. How often do you update snow and weather reports?
We post fresh snow, weather, and mountain condition updates several times a week — daily during storm cycles and peak winter months (November to March).

3. What makes MammothSnowman.com different from the official resort site?
We’re locals sharing real conditions, photos, and reports without the marketing gloss. No fluff — just what’s actually happening on the hill. With that said, we work directly, with permission from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Alltera.

4. Where can I find your detailed Weather Forecast & Discussions?
Our Mammoth Mountain Weather page provides all the details you need on the weather. No automated AI forecasts, just 40 years of local weather knowledge. Here is the link.

5. Do you cover summer activities like biking and hiking, too?
Yes. When the snow melts, we switch gears with mountain bike trail reports, hiking guides, and summer weather coverage.

6. Who’s behind MammothSnowman.com?
I’m Steve Taylor, a longtime Mammoth local known as “The Snowman,” and I’ve been running this site since the Fall of 2004. Here is my full Bio.

7. How can I support the site and community?
Join as a supporter, grab a shirt, or share our reports. Every bit keeps the cameras rolling and the updates flowing. Here is the link to our Keep the Website Alive page.

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). Read his full bio here.