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Mammoth Mountain Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed June 7
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Resort Guide
Mammoth Mountain is a premier ski resort located in California’s Eastern Sierra, offering over 3,500 acres of skiable terrain and a summit elevation of 11,053 feet. The resort features a long winter season, diverse runs for all abilities, modern lift infrastructure, and a vibrant base village with dining, lodging, and après-ski options. Signature experiences include expansive alpine views, terrain parks, and access to year-round mountain activities, making it a standout destination for both winter sports enthusiasts and families.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mammoth Mountain
Lifts
25
Skiable area
3500 ac
Longest run
4.8 km / 3 mi
Runs by difficulty(178 total)
Beginner
44
25% of terrain
Intermediate
71
40% of terrain
Advanced
36
20% of terrain
Expert
27
15% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner25%
- Intermediate40%
- Advanced20%
- Expert15%
Lift fleet
- Gondola3
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad9
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair7
- Double chair5
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Yodler Restaurant & Bar – A classic après-ski spot at Mammoth Mountain, the Yodler is celebrated for its Bavarian-inspired menu, cozy alpine ambiance, and lively outdoor deck, making it a favorite for skiers to unwind with hearty fare and drinks after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Sep 20, 11:00 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 609cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 393cm full-season avg
609cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~456.8 cm. That's 25% below the 5-year average (609 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 16% above the 30-year average (393 cm).
Mammoth Mountain Season Snowfall
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Mammoth Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 434cm with an average of 78 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 63% above this average (707cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 40cm | 8 days | 12cm | 31cm | 17cm |
| December | 84cm | 12 days | 46cm | 80cm | 24cm |
| January | 87cm | 11 days | 86cm | 122cm | 25cm |
| February | 88cm | 13 days | 115cm | 150cm | 24cm |
| March | 73cm | 12 days | 132cm | 158cm | 22cm |
| April | 33cm | 10 days | 116cm | 140cm | 13cm |
| May | 14cm | 6 days | 70cm | 98cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
70 days scored, from 20 Mar
44
Best Day
22 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
7
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 2525 Mar
- 1831 Mar
- 1521 Mar
April 2026
- 4422 Apr18cm
- 4013 Apr19cm
- 3811 Apr6cm
May 2026
- 271 May
- 274 May7cm
- 2727 May3cm
June 2026
- 141 Jun
- 142 Jun
- 123 Jun
April scored highest for Mammoth Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 70 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
200 days
Nov 20, 2025 → Jun 7, 2026
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 13, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Mammoth Mountain
- Where is Mammoth Mountain?
- Mammoth Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Mammoth Mountain?
- Mammoth Mountain runs from a base elevation of 2,424 m (7,953 ft) to a summit of 3,369 m (11,053 ft), giving a vertical drop of 945 m (3,100 ft).
- How big is Mammoth Mountain?
- Mammoth Mountain has 3,500 acres (1,416 hectares) of skiable terrain, 178 marked runs and 25 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mammoth Mountain?
- Mammoth Mountain is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Mammoth Mountain?
- Mammoth Mountain typically operates from November to June. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mammoth Mountain get in a typical season?
- Mammoth Mountain averages 400 inches / 1016 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
