"The ski season in Colorado 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, marking a 60-point drop in less than a month."
"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."
"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."
The 2025-26 ski season in the American West is marked by unprecedented early closures due to below-average snowfall and a significant spring heat wave. Colorado is facing its worst season in 50 years, with resorts operating less than half their usual terrain. Utah's snowpack saw a drastic decline from 75% to 15% of median levels in less than a month. Many ski areas closed weeks early, with some smaller resorts never opening. Major resorts like Deer Valley and Aspen also closed ahead of schedule.
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