Mammoth Opens Early


The snow gods are smiling on the Eastern Sierra. Today, Nov. 3, marks the opening day of Mammoth Mountain ski area - 10 days earlier than planned. Mammoth Mountain is the first resort to open in California.


A snow storm dropped about a foot of snow on the mountain. According to park officials, the lower part of the mountain received 6-12 inches of snow and more snow fell at the mid-mountain level and above. Additional snow showers are expected through Tuesday morning, and snowmaking machines are also working around-the-clock.


The last time the mountain opened this early (Halloween weekend, three years ago), it was a long, fun season. Here's hoping 2008/2009 brings more of the same!