A California resort says winter fun is far from over after a huge month of snow.
For anyone watching the snow totals climb this month, winter at Mammoth Mountain is not slowing down anytime soon.
After receiving more than seven feet of snow so far in February, the resort announced it will stay open for skiing and riding through at least Memorial Day.
In a post on its Facebook page, Mammoth Mountain shared videos of people skiing and riding across fresh powder, writing, " We’re skiing & riding through AT LEAST Memorial Day." The footage included in this story is from the resort’s Facebook page.
At 11,053 feet, Mammoth Mountain has the highest summit of any California resort, according to the resort’s website. The website states, "At 11,053 feet, Mammoth Mountain boasts the highest summit of any California resort, making for deeper, better snow, and beautiful vistas. With 3,500 skiable acres, an average of 400 inches of snowfall, 300 days of sunshine per year, and a season that typically stretches Nov–June, Mammoth delivers big smiles on the slopes from first-timers to Olympians."
Snowfall totals and season comparisons are from the resort’s website.
The 22- 23 winter season was its snowiest on record, with more than 700 inches at Main Lodge and close to 900 inches at the summit, according to the website. A video taken on April 14, 2023, documented snow depths recorded across the mountain during that season.
So far this season, snowfall totals reported from Main Lodge show October at 16 inches compared with three inches last season, November at 24 inches compared with 62 inches, December at 73 inches compared with 39 inches, January at 43 inches compared with 10 inches, and February at 87 inches compared with 74 inches.
March recorded 76 inches, April 19 inches, and May three inches last season, according to the website.
The resort also includes a deep snow safety reminder on its website.
"Prioritizing snow immersion suffocation (SIS) safety is crucial for every winter enthusiast. SIS accidents occur when a skier or snowboarder falls into a tree well or deep, loose snow, leading to entrapment and suffocation. To enhance safety, always ski or ride with a partner and steer clear of the base of trees.
Additionally, waiting at the bottom of the lift won't help your partner if they find themselves stuck in a tree well. Your safety is a shared responsibility, so be mindful of each other's well-being on the slopes. Stick together, stay vigilant, and enjoy the mountain responsibly. Our goal is to provide a safe, consistent, and fun mountain experience for all of our guests by enforcing personal responsibility and respect for others and our environment. If you are having an on-hill emergency, please call our hotline number. If you do not have a phone, advise a lift operator or any uniformed employee of the nature and location of the injury and a description of the injured person."
The emergency hotline listed on the website is (760)934-0611.
(Mammoth Mountain contributed to this story.)
