Is Mammoth Mountain snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mammoth Mountain is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 17.7in of snowfall. Check out the Mammoth Mountain Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Mammoth Mountain

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December9.4in2.1 days
January14.2in2.1 days
February12.2in2.4 days
March10.6in2.7 days
April4.3in1.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mammoth Mountain during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Mammoth Mountain is 8.3 in. There are typically 2.8 snowy days during this week. Mammoth Mountain typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 9502 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (8176 ft is slightly below the mid altitude of Mammoth Mountain. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Mammoth Mountain at the end of March but rain is just possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8.3 in. Temperatures should generally hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Mammoth Mountain during week four of March is 28°F while the average minimum temperature is only 25°F. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mainly light winds (average 9mph) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 19mph one day. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week but clear, calm and cold days that do not have fresh snowfall happen on average two days during this week in any given year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mammoth Mountain and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Mammoth Mountain


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Mammoth Mountain and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Mammoth Mountain are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Mammoth Mountain and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Mammoth Mountain are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Mammoth Mountain and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mammoth Mountain are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.