Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, California
Mammoth Mountain has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 21°C and a low around 9°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Sierra Nevada, with 945 m · 3,100 ft of vertical drop. Mammoth Mountain typically opens around November 20 and closes around May 1.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 2,424 m · 7,950 ft
- Summit · Mammoth Summit
- 3,369 m · 11,050 ft
- Vertical drop
- 945 m · 3,100 ft
- Mountain range
- Sierra Nevada
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- November 20 – May 1
- Lift hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Season passes
Mammoth Mountain is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
General parking free at Main, Canyon, and Eagle lodges plus Chair 2 (The Mill) and Chair 4; lots typically open ~6am. Preferred Parking paid FCFS at all lodges (attendant)—dollar amount not published on official parking guide. Village: free 2-hour spaces plus paid general lot (amount not on guide). No winter overnight in mountain lots. No reservations. Free Main Lodge parking shuttle and Village Gondola / ESTA transit options on page.
Frequently asked
- When does Mammoth Mountain open for the season?
- Mammoth Mountain typically opens around November 20 and closes around May 1. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- What are the lift hours at Mammoth Mountain?
- Lifts run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (local time). Hours can vary with weather and holidays.
- Is Mammoth Mountain open right now?
- Mammoth Mountain is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Mammoth Mountain?
- Yes — Mammoth Mountain has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Is Mammoth Mountain on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes — Mammoth Mountain is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Mammoth Mountain and how high is it?
- Mammoth Mountain is a ski resort in Mammoth Lakes, California, in the Sierra Nevada. Its base sits at 2,424 m · 7,950 ft, rising to a summit of 3,369 m · 11,050 ft at Mammoth Summit, giving a vertical drop of 945 m · 3,100 ft.