Mammoth Lakes Community e-News — November 13, 2026

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2026

5.1 – Reds Meadow Road Update.

6.1 – Town of Mammoth Lakes Social Media Report for October 2026.

6.2 – November 2026 Public Works Engineering CIP Update.

7.1 – Mammoth Lakes Wildfire Task Force End of Season Report.

7.2 – 2026/27 Snow Management and Winter Communication Update.

7.3 – November 2026 North Village Specific Plan (NVSP) Progress Workshop Update.

9.1 – Public Hearing: Consideration of Zoning Code Amendment 26-001 to amend the Zoning Code standards related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The proposed Zoning Code Amendment has been found to be exempt from CEQA.

9.2 – Public Hearing: November 2026 Resolution to Increase Parking Citation Penalty.

10.1 – Acceptance of Destination Stewardship Plan. View the meeting agenda or watch the meeting ONLINE [https://pub-townofmammothlakes.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6015846e-803f-45ae-9f1c-881a775af1ca&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English] .

WINTER STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR MAMMOTH LAKES

National Service Reno has posted a Winter Storm Warning for Mono County/Mammoth Lakes from 10:00am Friday morning (11/13) to 10:00am Saturday morning (11/14). Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7,000 feet, with up to 6 inches between 6,000 and 7,000 feet is forecast. Little to no accumulation is predicted below 6,000 feet. Wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph over ridges and gusts of 55 to 70 mph for areas along US Highway 395 is forecast. Bookmark the Winter Weather Alerts [https://www.townofmammothlakes.ca.gov/1433/WINTER-WEATHER-ALERTS] page for additional information and weather, road, chain, etc.

PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATE

Adult Indoor Soccer and Volleyball – Registration is NOW OPEN and will close on December 13. Make sure to sign up on time to avoid disappointment or late fees. The Indoor Soccer League will start on January 24 – games are scheduled on Sunday evening. The Indoor Volleyball League starts on January 13 – games are played on Wednesday evenings.

Winter Adult Hockey League – Registration opens on Monday, November 16 at 9:00am. Join the Advanced, Beginner, Women’s, or C leagues or Learn to Play Leagues. Registration closes Saturday, December 13.

Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Market – This fun and FREE family event returns to Mammoth Creek Park and the Community Recreation Center (CRC) on Friday, December 4 from 5:00-7:30pm.

COMMUNITY COFFEE ON NOVEMBER 19

The next Community Coffee will be on Thursday, November 19 at 8:30am on ZOOM [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85087147614#success]. With Mammoth Mountain already open for the 2026-27 season, Emily van Greuning, Communications Director for Mammoth Resorts, will join us to share a winter update from the ski area. The Mammoth Lakes Chamber and Mammoth Lakes Tourism teams will also provide updates. Our featured coffee shop this month is Black Velvet Coffee, at both the Main Street and Village locations. We continue to use the Mobilozophy platform to provide a mobile coupon only listeners may redeem for free coffee and tea drinks. Don’t forget to stick around for trivia and your chance to win a great trivia prize courtesy of Mammoth Mountain!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

November 13-14: 2026 ESAC Season Kickoff Weekend

November 26: 12th Annual Mammoth Lakes Turkey Trot at Mammoth Creek Park

December 4: Town of Mammoth Lakes Tree Lighting Ceremony, CRC (5-7:30pm)

December 5-11: Kids Ski Free Week

December 11: Limelight Live

December 12: Night of Lights, Canyon Lodge (5-10pm)

December 19: June Mountain Opening Day!