Chicago Ski Resort Projected Opening Dates

When will ski resorts in Chicago open for the ski season? The 2025/26 Chicago Ski season starts from 2025/11/28. See this list of projected opening dates for Chicago 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 Chicago, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!

Resort Name	Projected opening date	Lodging
Villa Olivia	December 18, 2026
Alpine Valley Resort	Open
Bittersweet Ski Area	Open
Cascade Mountain	Open
Chestnut Mountain Resort	Open
Christmas Mountain	Open
Devils Head	Open
Four Lakes	Open
Grand Geneva	Open
Granite Peak Ski Area	Open
Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park	No Report Available
Swiss Valley	Open
Timber Ridge	Open
Wilmot Mountain	Open

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