Do you need chains to drive to Mammoth right now?
Chain Requirements R2: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)
Is it safe to drive to Mammoth?
Thanks to the soaring peaks, steady elevation gain, and the reward of arriving at Mammoth Mountain to cap off your drive, you should go ahead and keep your camera out at all times while on the 395. However, as all those things also make this drive difficult and even dangerous when the snow starts falling.
Do I need chains with snow tires?
If I have snow tires, do I need to carry chains? Yes. Even though weather conditions may not warrant the use of chains on passenger vehicles equipped with snow tires at a particular time, to enter a chain control area, you must have a set of chains (one pair) for your vehicle in your possession.
Do I need chains for Tahoe?
Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Tahoe City to 4 miles east of Tahoe City (Placer County). Chains or snow tires are required from 4 miles east of Tahoe City to the Nevada State Line.
Is Highway 395 open California?
No traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
How cold does Mammoth Mountain get?
Precipitation is heavier from mid-December through February. By December 30th—on average, Mammoth’s coldest day—the high is around 36 degrees, and the low is around 11 degrees. Winter in Mammoth tends to last until mid-March. The average daily high in mid-March is 44 degrees, with a low of 19 degrees.
Can you drive to the top of Mammoth Mountain?
It’s one of the highest mountain roads of California. Located along the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Inyo National Forest, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. 4×4 only.