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Spring Storm Drops 3.5 Feet of Snow in Mammoth

4/14/2026

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A spring storm delivered over 3.5 feet of snow in Mammoth Lakes, California, and temporarily closed Interstate 80.
The storm extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain.
The snowpack was only 18% of average as of April 1 after a March heat wave.
The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reported significant snowfall and noted warm winter temperatures left water levels below average with regional cities imposing water-use restrictions.

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A spring storm delivered over 3.5 feet of snow in Mammoth Lakes, California, and temporarily closed Interstate 80.
The storm extended the ski season at Mammoth Mountain.
The snowpack was only 18% of average as of April 1 after a March heat wave.
The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reported significant snowfall and noted warm winter temperatures left water levels below average with regional cities imposing water-use restrictions.