In terms of weather, it’s been an extremely weird ski season. The entire western United States has seen lower-than-average snowfall this winter, limiting ski resort openings in Colorado, Utah and Washington.
In an historic reversal, many Eastern U.S. ski resorts – particularly in the Northeast – received higher total snowfall than numerous major western resorts in the 2025-2026 season.
While cold temperatures and wet weather patterns created high snow totals in the East, many Western regions experienced a slow-start to a season that never really got going.
BELOWS IS A LIST OF U.S. SKI RESORTS STILL OPEN.
The Northeast had an epic start to the 2025-26 season, with bountiful snow and cold temperatures that set the tone for the winter months. For much of the West, the opposite was true as record warmth throughout the season soured skiers’ hopes for a banner winter.
Down Season for Tahoe Resorts: In Lake Tahoe, late-arriving snow and low temperatures arrived just in time to save the crucial Christmas holidays. However, there was very little snow the first six weeks of 2026.
Then, much like the late December deluge, major snow storms hit the Tahoe region in mid-February, nearly 10 feet dropped at some resorts. Then the snow days disappeared once again for roughly six weeks, leading to a half dozen Tahoe ski resorts closing for the season in late March.
15 U.S. Ski Resorts Still Open: Despite the low snow totals and unseasonably high temperatures, the ski season will continue into May at 15 U.S. ski resorts, according to Poweder.com.
Whether you’re on the East Coast or West Coast, these are the U.S. ski areas hanging in there. Before making any plans, check their websites first, though. This time of year, many mountains adopt a weekends-only schedule.
Two California resorts – Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain – currently remain open. Palisades Tahoe has received 81 inches of new snow in April and plans to let the weather and local interest determine its closing date, while Mammoth says it will shut down Memorial Day (May 26).
At least two eastern ski areas have set new records for season duration. Both Black Mountain in New Hampshire and Camelback Resort in Pennsylvania, used their snowmaking systems this month.
Out West, even Timberline Lodge on Oregon’s Mount Hood, which can usually use its glacier to stay open through August, announced last week that it would close July 19, a month earlier than it usually does.
Last week, Vail Resorts reported that its 37 North American ski areas saw a drop in skier visits of just under 15% through the end of the current ski season compared to the previous season. Resorts in the Rocky Mountains suffered the biggest drop-off – around 25%.
Annual Cushing Crossing: Palisades Tahoe will stage the 34th Annual Cushing Crossing on Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m.
The original pond-skimming contest widely regarded as the best event of the spring season is typically a day of fun, laughter and spills as participants attempt to ski or snowboard across Cushing Pond in some wild costumes.
Unlike most pond-skimming events, Cushing Crossing takes place on a natural pond, adding to its unique and iconic character. Category winners will receive prizes from sponsors, including Smith, Darn Tough, The North Face, Smartwool, Chomps, and Honey Stinger.
Cushing Crossing space is limited and registration is first-come, first-served. Registration starts at 8 am Saturday at Wildflower Baking Company. The registration fee is $20, payable by cash only.
Admission to view the event is free and everyone is encouraged to dress up in their wackiest costumes.
U.S. Ski Resorts Still Open
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
- Closing date: May 3
- Base depth: 2 feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire
- Closing date: TBD
- Base depth: Around 15 feet
Boyne Mountain, Michigan
- Closing date: TBD
- Base depth: Around 15 feet
Brian Head, Utah
- Closing date: May 3
- Base depth: 2 feet
Brighton Resort, Utah
- Closing date: May 3
- Base depth: 6 feet
Camelback Resort, Pennsylvania
- Closing date: TBD
- Base depth: 10-20 inches
Copper Mountain, Colorado
- Closing date: May 3
- Base depth: 2 feet
Jay Peak, Vermont
- Closing date: TBD
- Base depth: 16-40 inches
Killington Resort, Vermont
- Closing date: TBD
Lutsen Mountains, Minnesota
- Closing date: May 3
Mammoth Mountain, California
- Closing date: May 25
- Base depth: 3-10 feet
Palisades Tahoe, California
- Closing date: TBD
- Base depth: 5 feet
Snowbird, Utah
- Closing date: TBD
- Base depth: 7 feet
Sugarbush, Vermont
- Closing date: May 3
- Base depth: 1-3 feet
Timberline Lodge, Oregon
- Closing date: TBD
- Base depth: 6 feet
*Source: Poweder.com
