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
Ski China PeakNovember 27, 2026
Bear MountainDecember 04, 2026
Snow SummitDecember 04, 2026
Snow ValleyDecember 04, 2026
Donner Ski RanchDecember 11, 2026
Soda SpringsDecember 18, 2026
Dodge Ridge Mountain ResortDecember 26, 2026
Homewood Mountain ResortDecember 26, 2026
Mt. Shasta Ski ParkDecember 26, 2026
Sierra-at-TahoeDecember 26, 2026
Tahoe DonnerDecember 26, 2026
Yosemite Ski & Snowboard AreaDecember 26, 2026
Bear ValleyOpen
Boreal Mountain ResortOpen
HeavenlyOpen
June MountainOpen
KirkwoodOpen
Mammoth MountainOpen
Mountain HighTemporarily Closed
Mt. BaldyTemporarily Closed
Northstar CaliforniaOpen
Palisades TahoeOpen
Sugar Bowl ResortOpen
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