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 2025/11/21. 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
Yosemite Ski & Snowboard AreaJanuary 16, 2026
Bear MountainOpen
Bear ValleyOpen
Boreal Mountain ResortOpen
Dodge RidgeOpen
Donner Ski RanchOpen
HeavenlyOpen
Homewood Mountain ResortOpen
June MountainOpen
KirkwoodOpen
Mammoth MountainOpen
Mountain HighTemporarily Closed
Mt. BaldyTemporarily Closed
Mt. Shasta Ski ParkOpen
Northstar CaliforniaOpen
Palisades TahoeOpen
Sierra-at-TahoeOpen
Ski China PeakOpen
Snow SummitOpen
Snow ValleyTemporarily Closed
Soda SpringsOpen
Sugar Bowl ResortOpen
Tahoe DonnerOpen

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