California Ski Resort Projected Opening Dates

When will ski resorts in California open for the ski season? The 2025/26 California Ski season starts from 2025/11/20. See this list of projected opening dates for California mountains. Important Note: Not all dates listed here are official and final, as resort opening dates are projected and subject to change. Check back for updates on when the lifts are set to start spinning at California, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!
Resort Name
Projected opening date
Lodging
June MountainDecember 20, 2025
Dodge RidgeDecember 26, 2025
Homewood Mountain ResortDecember 26, 2025
Snow ValleyDecember 27, 2025
Donner Ski RanchDecember 31, 2025
Mt. Shasta Ski ParkDecember 31, 2025
Sierra-at-TahoeDecember 31, 2025
Tahoe DonnerDecember 31, 2025
Yosemite Ski & Snowboard AreaJanuary 02, 2026
Bear MountainOpen
Bear ValleyWeekends Only
Boreal Mountain ResortTemporarily Closed
HeavenlyOpen
KirkwoodOpen
Mammoth MountainOpen
Mountain HighOpen
Mt. BaldyOpen
Northstar CaliforniaOpen
Palisades TahoeOpen
Ski China PeakWeekends Only
Snow SummitOpen
Soda SpringsOpen
Sugar Bowl ResortTemporarily Closed

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