If you check out our webcam you will probably see it is snowing lightly and the temps have really dropped. Although the amount of snowfall is up in the air, the good news is the cold temps will allow for some snowmaking – we have heard rumours of the mtn opening for the weekend and will let you know as soon as they decide. The weather thens reverts to dry and slightly warmer temperatures . Fall feels like it disappeared over night..

Our seasonal lease skis for elementary age kids will be available this weekend while supplies last…This is a great program that allows you to lease rather than purchase and keep the skis out for the season. Prices range from $135 to $225 ..

What nature giveth, nature takes away! After an exciting start to the season we were treated to an incredible downpour of rain, lightning , thunder and hail last night. when we woke this mornig, the mountain announced that they have closed until the next storm. While there is still good coverage up top, the area in front of main lodge was rained out! we will keep you posted.

Just checked with Mammoth Mountain and if you did not buy a pass for the ski season yet, head to Costco in So.California where there are on sale for $839. Student passes are also available for $399 so with the early season opening you can get your value out of this pass before Thanksgiving!! over 3000 free tickets given out yesterday – with Chair 1, 3 and 23 operating. It did freeze up on the mountain last night so conditions should hold up with the forecast of some cooler weather on the horizon.

It’s true – Mammoth Mountain will open on Friday with a free day of skiing! We have heard Chair 1 will be opening and we have seen them grooming Stump alley so we will keep you posted. Coverage is pretty good with the heavy wet snow we received and temps are supposed to warm up during the day – spring skiing in October!!

Well, it has been snowing all day and has gotten colder as the day has progressed.  Rumor is the mountain will open this week, but we will keep you posted.  There is about 6 inches of wet snow in our parking lot.  Hopefully it will continue through tomorrow.  Here are a couple of photos from 4:30 p.m. today.  Scrape off the storage wax it’s time to make some turns.

Fall is definitely here in the Eastern Sierra.  The trees are changing colors and the summer crowds are gone.  Fall is a great time of year if you like beautiful scenery and solitude.  The fall colors are peaking right now and it is a great time to hit the trails.  We did get the first snow of the season on the 4th of October and this week should follow up with an even bigger storm.  We got about 6 inches on the 4th and forecasters are calling for multiple feet this week.  The storm should be a warm one with high snow levels and hopefully sierra cement to give us a good starting base.  Stay tuned to upcoming blogs.  The snow is expected to start tomorrow and with a big storm the mountain might open before the projected starting date.  Attached are a few fall pictures from Reds Meadow area as well as Rock Creek.  Enjoy.

backside of Mammoth Mtn.