Provides critical data on wind speed and wind chill, which often reach extremes (e.g., 91 mph gusts and -22°F wind chill during major storms). McCoy Station $10–20American ClosedMammoth Lakes, CA
Patrol cannot perform mitigation work when visibility is poor. On heavy snow days, they deploy hand charges and use Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) in high-risk zones like Climax. mammoth ski patrol weather
Weather dictates daily patrol priorities, particularly regarding safety and terrain access: Provides critical data on wind speed and wind
Patrol provides data for the resort's official and the Detailed Weather page . winter report - Mammoth Mountain Key stations include: The Summit at Mammoth 3-star
Acts as a mid-mountain benchmark for temperature and humidity. Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Ski resort Mammoth Lakes, CA
Ski Patrol relies on a dense network of over 20 weather stations providing 15-minute real-time updates. Key stations include: The Summit at Mammoth 3-star hotel Mammoth Lakes, CA
The "Top" (Summit) often remains closed until patrol can verify stability after high winds and heavy snowfall (e.g., 75+ inches in 48 hours) create highly unstable snowpacks. Safety & Real-Time Reporting