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 45 cm 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.Average monthly snow in Mammoth Mountain
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 24 cm | 2.1 days |
| January | 36 cm | 2.1 days |
| February | 31 cm | 2.4 days |
| March | 27 cm | 2.7 days |
| April | 11 cm | 1.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mammoth Mountain during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Mammoth Mountain is 5 cm. There are typically 1.2 snowy days during this week.Mammoth Mountain expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2896m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3445m) is a little above the mid altitude of Mammoth Mountain. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Mammoth Mountain at the start of May with a 50% chance that one day will be rainy during this week of May. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Mammoth Mountain during week one of May with average maximum temperature 4.6°C and minimum temperature 2.3°C at the mid altitude. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Generally light winds (average 13km/h).
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Mammoth Mountain Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mammoth Mountain and (2007 – 2024).
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.
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.
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.
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