2-27-2019 – 8 AM – Quick Update – Chains are needed now on all non 4 x 4 and AWD vehicles without snow tires from 11 miles south of Mammoth Lakes.

Here in town, we have 2-4 inches of new snow with 4-7 up at the ski area. Winds have backed off so 22, 3 and 5 should be running at some point this morning.

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2-26-2019 – At the 7:45 AM we have a dusting of new snow that fell overnight. Winds are howling to 100 MPH up top with gusts to 60 MPH at Main Lodge.

Many lifts are already showing that they are on wind hold this morning. Check the Mammoth App before you leave to go skiing or riding to make sure anything is open.

At this point, the storm system has slowed down so not much new snow yet and only a couple inches expected today.

Moderate snowfall should move in tonight and continue into Wednesday. See our weather update down the page for the details.

Road Conditions: Roads are now clear, watch out for icy spots in the shade. With a new cycle of snow starting tonight expect Chains to be required on none 4 x 4 or AWD vehicles by 9 PM on Tuesday.

Beware, snow berms are so high in the area, that cars need to inch out almost into traffic to see if they can enter the flow. For the most current up to date info from Cal Trans use this link.

Snow Conditions: The groomers are in great shape with lots of wind sugar snow blowing on top as the snow get turned up.

The top has some nice wind packed out snow with soft snow blowing over the surface. Too bad, it was too windy to open yesterday with more of the same today.

The unbound parks (all 7) are all built out and the Main Lodge halfpipe is now completed.

The base now at the Snow Study site at 9000 feet is 140+ inches. At this point, you can ski and snowboard 100% of Mammoth’s terrain, weather permitting.

Great News: Mammoth Mountain has confirmed they plan to stay open thru at least July 4th, 2019. 🙂

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Mammoth Weather for 2-26-2019 @ 5 PM

Powder Forecast –Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

Ted Schlaepfer CCM —- Mammoth Mountain WeatherGuy

Forecast Summary:

Snow increases overnight and becomes heavy for a bit early tomorrow before tapering off late morning/midday.

Snow then redevelops Wednesday late night and continues during the day Thursday before ending Thursday night.

Friday will be dry followed by more snowfall late Friday night and Saturday with showers lingering into Sunday.

Next chance for snowfall will be around the middle part of next week with continued storms possible through the following weekend.

Overall, powder days are expected tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday up top with more powder days this weekend and then again middle part of next week.

Next update Friday 3/1

Snowfall forecasts are valid at the Sesame snow course (Main Lodge) for the prior 24 hours as reported in the 6-7 AM morning snow report.

Sesame Snow Course

**Snowfall forecast confidence ranges from very low (1) to very high (5)

Wed 2/27 = 6 – 8” (H20 = 0.60” – 0.80”)**3

Thu 2/28 = 5 – 7” (H20 = 0.55” – 0.85”)**3

Fri 3/1 = 4 – 6” (H20 = 0.50” – 0.75”)**3

Sat 3/2 = 3 – 4” (H20 = 0.35” – 0.40”)**2

Sun 3/3 = 12 – 16” (H20 = 1.50” – 2.00”)**2

Mon 3/4 = 0 – 2”

Tue 3/5 = 0”

Wed – Fri 3/6– 3/8 = 18 –30”

February Snowfall = 196”

February Forecast = 205 – 210”

Detailed 4-day Snowfall Forecast:

Wed 2/27 —Brief heavy snow during the morning hours, then just flurries or light snow showers rest of the day. Light/moderate snow redevelop late at night. Accumulations 6 – 8” by reporting time tomorrow, another few inches by opening. A few more inches overnight into Thursday. Well over a foot up top. Strong gusty winds during the morning weakening during the afternoon.

Thu 2/28 — Light to moderate snow during the day, ending evening. Accumulations 4 – 6” by Friday AM, up to 6” up top. Gusty winds, but not super strong.

Fri 3/1 — Dry during the day with snow developing late at night or early Saturday. Accumulations 3 – 4” by Saturday AM, up to 6” up top. Breezy winds.

Sat 3/2 — Moderate to heavy snow at times, especially AM. Snow tapers off overnight and into Sunday. Gusty winds. Accumulations 10 – 14” by Sunday AM, 18” up top.

Photos from Sunday – 2-24-2019

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Ted’s Bio: Always fascinated with the weather, skiing was just a natural extension of my love for snow and rain. I started skiing at age 5, first discovered Mammoth in 1979 as a youth, and have been a regular visitor since the late ’80s.

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