Which Ski Resorts Are Still Open in the U.S. West? Here’s All 8 — and When They Close

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Spring skiing at Mammoth. | Photo: Mammoth Mountain is one of the ski resorts still open
Spring skiing at Mammoth. | Photo: Mammoth Mountain

The 2025–26 ski season across the American West is limping to a close in historic fashion. A combination of below-average snowfall and a record-breaking spring heat wave is sending snowpacks crashing. In Colorado, the season is being described as the worst in 50 years, with resorts opening less than half their usual terrain for much of the winter. In Utah, the snowpack peaked at 75% of average in late February before collapsing to just 15% of median by late March — a 60-point drop in less than a month. So which ski resorts are still open?

The industry has seen unprecedented early closures, outside of a pandemic. Dozens of ski areas in the West called it a season weeks ahead, with some smaller resorts in New Mexico, Idaho, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest never opening or closing as early as February. Even major resorts have been affected: Deer Valley closed three weeks early, Snowbasin shut its lifts a month before its usual date, and Aspen’s Buttermilk and Highlands both closed ahead of schedule. Below is a state-by-state list of every western ski area that’s still open as of April 13, along with their current expected closing dates, which may change.

Ski Resorts Still Open in the West

California

  • Palisades Tahoe: open as long as possible, conditions dependent. (Alpine Meadows closed)
  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Area: at least Memorial Day, May 25

Colorado

  • Copper Mountain Resort: May 3
  • Arapahoe Basin Ski Area: May 3
Copper mountain is one of the ski resorts still open in the west
Spring bluebird powder day. Credit: Copper Mountain

Oregon Ski Resorts Still Open

Utah

  • Brighton Ski Resort: May 3
  • Brian Head Resort: May 3, Sat and Sun only
  • Snowbird: Tickets on sale daily through May 3, then weekends only through Memorial Day (May 25)
Spring skiing in Jackson Hole. Nothing else like it. | Photo: JHMR
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5 thoughts on “Which Ski Resorts Are Still Open in the U.S. West? Here’s All 8 — and When They Close”

    1. Hi Charles,
      We apologize for the confusion but the article was called “in the U.S. West,” therefore excludes resorts Michigan, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. But we appreciate your constructive feedback.

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  2. Re-posted the article and STILL excluded all of western Canada and almost a dozen western US resorts. Many of which are above average snowfall. An grade school level researcher / writer wouldn’t have done so poorly, let alone twice in a row.

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