Mammoth Mountain in California has suspended operations today following an inbounds avalanche that caught two ski patrollers prior to opening. Both ski patrollers were injured. Our thoughts are with the victims at this time. Read Mammoth Mountain’s statement below:
Mammoth Mountain
December 26, 2025 – 11:30AM
At approximately 7:30AM (prior to Ski Area operations) on Friday, December 26, Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol was performing avalanche mitigation work when an avalanche occurred on Lincoln Mountain.
Two Patrollers were caught in the slide and were immediately transported to Mammoth Hospital. One patroller sustained serious injuries and is being transported out of the area for further care, the second patroller is being evaluated with possible broken bones.
Mammoth Mountain received over five feet of snow since December 23, 2025. The Ski Area will be closed for the remainder of the day.
