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June Mountain, California, closed yesterday due to extreme weather and safety concerns. The mountain received 20 inches of snow and expects 32 inches on Thursday and another 9 inches on Friday. This prompted it to close due to avalanche risks and safety for its guests and employees. June’s base depth was just 26 inches before the most recent storm.
June Mountain Ski Area covers 1,500 acres of skiable area with 35 runs serviced by seven lifts. It is popular with families and has many wide-open runs, making it perfect for beginners. The resort is situated at 7,545 feet and extends to a top elevation of 10,090 feet. June Mountain Ski Area, located just 25 miles north of Mammoth Mountain, is a true hidden gem of the Eastern Sierra. The laid-back vibe, incredible views of the surrounding mountains and lakes, and low crowds make it an excellent destination for skiing and riding.
June Mountain posted a message on its Instagram Page:
“We tried but cannot keep up with deteriorating weather conditions. We are closed for the day. After a valiant effort from our entire team we cannot safely open the mountain but will continue to work and prepare for tomorrow.
Due to high avalanche danger, operations are delayed this morning. Ski Patrol is actively performing mitigation work, and we’ll assess conditions throughout the day. At this time, we do not have an estimated opening. Stay tuned for updates and be safe out there.”
The National Weather Service issued this Winter Storm Warning For Mono County, California:
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST FRIDAY
* WHAT…Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet
along and west of Highway 395 with up to 3 feet at the Sierra
crest. Accumulations of 2 to 8 inches for lower elevations east of
Highway 395. Ridge winds gusting as high as 90 mph with gusts up
to 40 mph at lower elevations.
* WHERE…Mono County.
* WHEN…Until 10 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact evening commutes Thursday and
morning commutes and Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Areas still wet from earlier precipitation
are expected to freeze this evening. Heavy snow along with gusty
winds may result in periods of zero visibility.
For more information, visit June Mountain’s website.
