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Kirkwood Today
By the People, for the People
Mammoth Mountain Cancels Pond Skim, but Heavy Snow Is Forecast
The ski resort is still operating, with a winter storm warning in effect for the weekend.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:34pm
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As Mammoth Mountain faces an unusually warm and dry spring, the promise of heavy snowfall offers a glimmer of hope for a strong finish to the ski season.Kirkwood TodayMammoth Mountain has canceled its annual pond skim event due to 'current conditions,' which likely means a lack of snow. However, a winter storm warning is in effect for the area this weekend, with forecasts calling for 6 to 24 inches of snowfall. The resort remains open, with 16 lifts and over 100 runs currently operating.
Why it matters
Mammoth Mountain is known as a spring skiing hotspot, so the cancellation of the popular pond skim event is a sign of the challenges ski resorts in California have faced this season due to unusually hot and dry weather. The upcoming snowfall could provide a much-needed boost to the resort's operations as it looks to finish the season strong.
The details
Mammoth Mountain cited 'current conditions' as the reason for canceling the eagerly anticipated pond skim event. While the resort did not explicitly state the reason, it's likely due to a lack of snow, which has been an issue for ski resorts across California and Colorado this spring. However, a winter storm warning is in effect for the Mammoth Mountain area this weekend, with forecasts calling for 6 to 24 inches of snowfall depending on elevation. The resort remains open, with 16 lifts and over 100 runs currently operating, and is hoping the upcoming snow will help salvage the end of the season.
- A winter storm warning is in effect for Mammoth Mountain this weekend (April 12-14, 2026).
- Forecasts call for 6 to 24 inches of snowfall at Mammoth Mountain over the next five days.
The players
Mammoth Mountain
A ski resort located in Mammoth Lakes, California, known for its spring skiing and events like the annual pond skim.
National Weather Service
The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather warnings and advisories.
OpenSnow
A weather forecasting service that provides snow and weather predictions for ski resorts.
What they’re saying
“We are not giving up on this season, and neither is the 10-day forecast.”
— Mammoth Mountain
What’s next
Mammoth Mountain will be closely monitoring the incoming winter storm and hoping the snowfall helps salvage the end of the ski season.
The takeaway
This season's challenges at Mammoth Mountain and other California ski resorts highlight the impact of climate change and the need for these destinations to adapt and find new ways to attract visitors during increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
