TL;DR
Late-season snowfall has delivered 30-40cm of fresh powder to Mammoth Mountain, one of only two California resorts still operating. The storm triggered delayed openings and widespread lift holds as crews tackled avalanche mitigation work.
Late-Season Storm Delivers 40cm to Mammoth Mountain
A spring snowstorm has dropped 30-40cm of snow on Mammoth Mountain over the past 24 hours, providing a temporary reprieve for one of California's last two operating ski resorts. The timing is notable given that most of the state's ski areas have already closed for the season, leaving Mammoth and one other resort as California's only remaining options for lift-accessed skiing.
Limited Operations During Storm Cycle
Mammoth delayed its opening until at least 9:00am to allow avalanche mitigation teams to complete their work. Mountain operations warned of further delays throughout the morning, and all uphill access routes remained closed indefinitely - a sensible precaution given the avalanche risk that comes with rapid snow accumulation.
Nine lifts were scheduled to operate once conditions allowed: Broadway Express (1), Stump Alley Express (2), Roller Coaster Express (4), Unbound Express (6), Gold Rush Express (10), Discovery Express (11), and the Lower Panorama Gondola. However, Face Lift Express (3), High-Five Express (5), Chairs 12, 13, 14, 23, and the Upper Panorama Gondola all started the day on weather hold.
