Mammoth Mountain ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
California, United States · Base 7,953 ft · Summit 11,054 ft · Vertical 3,101 ft
Updated : today grades D+.
Mammoth Mountain snow report
Nov 15: in season; 8 in. of new snow in the last 72 hours; 24 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- In season until ~May 31
- Base
- 9 in. modeled
- New snow
- 8 in. last 72 h, modeled
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 24 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Wednesday is the pick with a C grade, 10 in. of fresh snow and sun on a 9 in. base.
Near average at 94% of normal snowfall, the quietest weeks start Dec 6 and Apr 25.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Mammoth Mountain
When does Mammoth Mountain open?
Usually around Nov 8, and the season typically runs to about May 31. Exact dates depend on early snow, so check the resort's announcements.
How much snow does Mammoth Mountain get?
About 400 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 84 inches.
When is the best time to ski Mammoth Mountain?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Mammoth Mountain good for beginners?
20% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 64% intermediate and 16% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Mammoth Mountain on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Mammoth Mountain is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates; limited terrain for experts
■ Beginner 20% · ■ Intermediate 64% · ■ Advanced 16%
133 mapped runs (about 51 miles) and 28 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), about 3.5 h by road
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), about 1.8 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- June Mountain California · 10 mi
- Kirkwood California · 92 mi
- Sierra-at-Tahoe California · 99 mi
- Heavenly California · 103 mi
- Mt. Rose Nevada · 125 mi
- Palisades Tahoe California · 126 mi
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