Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Mammoth Mountain Spring Shred: Corn Snow, Incoming Pow, and Memorial Day Glory
Published 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Description
Ski Report for Mammoth Mountain, California
Daily Ski Conditions for Mammoth Mountain, California
Hey shredders, Mammoth Mountain is still crushing it deep into spring, with plans to rip through Memorial Day 2026 thanks to that epic Sierra snowpack. Right now, the base sits at around 97cm (38 inches) with summit depths hitting 272cm (107 inches), though recent warm spells have turned things to prime corn snow—think soft groomers early and creamy spring turns up top on runs like Dave’s Run and Climax. Season total snowfall clocks in at 253 inches so far, with February's 87 inches leading the charge and just 9 inches in April keeping the base solid.
No fresh dumps in the last 24 or 48 hours (last flakes on April 1), but nearly all 179 trails and 23 of 25 lifts are spinning wide open for maximum terrain fun. Piste conditions are hardpack off-groomers turning wet and soft by mid-morning, best before 11 AM on groomed blacks from Canyon to Outpost; off-piste demands caution with firm bases and avalanche risks on steeps. Crews are even pushing snow to the base to extend those lower runouts.
Today's vibe at 11 AM? Clouds rolling in with temps in the 30s°F and light winds building to gusty this afternoon—perfect for layering up and lapping lifts from first chair. Look ahead: drizzle this Thursday afternoon flips to light snow Friday night (1-5cm), then jackpot with heavy snow Saturday night (22cm+), temps plunging to -11°C lows and sub-freezing highs through Tuesday. Winds ease off for bluebird pow days—pack your fatties!
Pro tips from the locals: Hit groomers early as June-like warmth fades, watch for pond skim chaos on April 19, and join Boarding for Breast Cancer on May 3 for good vibes. Roads are clear, but spring slush rules—wax those bases hot and come hungry for epic lines on 3,500 acres of California's highest summit playground. Who's dropping in?
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Daily Ski Conditions for Mammoth Mountain, California
Hey shredders, Mammoth Mountain is still crushing it deep into spring, with plans to rip through Memorial Day 2026 thanks to that epic Sierra snowpack. Right now, the base sits at around 97cm (38 inches) with summit depths hitting 272cm (107 inches), though recent warm spells have turned things to prime corn snow—think soft groomers early and creamy spring turns up top on runs like Dave’s Run and Climax. Season total snowfall clocks in at 253 inches so far, with February's 87 inches leading the charge and just 9 inches in April keeping the base solid.
No fresh dumps in the last 24 or 48 hours (last flakes on April 1), but nearly all 179 trails and 23 of 25 lifts are spinning wide open for maximum terrain fun. Piste conditions are hardpack off-groomers turning wet and soft by mid-morning, best before 11 AM on groomed blacks from Canyon to Outpost; off-piste demands caution with firm bases and avalanche risks on steeps. Crews are even pushing snow to the base to extend those lower runouts.
Today's vibe at 11 AM? Clouds rolling in with temps in the 30s°F and light winds building to gusty this afternoon—perfect for layering up and lapping lifts from first chair. Look ahead: drizzle this Thursday afternoon flips to light snow Friday night (1-5cm), then jackpot with heavy snow Saturday night (22cm+), temps plunging to -11°C lows and sub-freezing highs through Tuesday. Winds ease off for bluebird pow days—pack your fatties!
Pro tips from the locals: Hit groomers early as June-like warmth fades, watch for pond skim chaos on April 19, and join Boarding for Breast Cancer on May 3 for good vibes. Roads are clear, but spring slush rules—wax those bases hot and come hungry for epic lines on 3,500 acres of California's highest summit playground. Who's dropping in?
The best deals on gear https://amzn.to/49QUryF
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.