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By the People, for the People
California Ski Park Shuts Down Due to Lack of Snow
Mt. Shasta Ski Park suspends operations amid 'unusually warm temps'
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Mt. Shasta Ski Park in McCloud, California, has temporarily shut down due to a lack of snow caused by unusually warm temperatures. The park announced the closure on February 9th, noting they hope to reopen by February 14th as a storm is expected to bring snow over the weekend.
Why it matters
The closure of Mt. Shasta Ski Park highlights the growing challenges that ski destinations in California and the Western U.S. are facing due to climate change and its impact on snowpack. This is part of a broader trend of ski resorts struggling with reduced snowfall and being forced to adapt or shut down operations.
The details
Mt. Shasta Ski Park said they 'lost a lot of snow this week' due to the warm temperatures, forcing them to get creative in patching together the remaining snow. They had to cut back hours and suspend their twilight skiing operations as a result. The park hopes the incoming storm forecasted for this weekend will allow them to reopen by February 14th.
- On February 8th, Mt. Shasta Ski Park announced they would be temporarily suspending operations starting February 9th.
- The park hopes to reopen by February 14th, as snow is expected over the weekend.
The players
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
A ski resort located in McCloud, California that has been forced to temporarily shut down due to lack of snow.
Brendan
A representative for Mt. Shasta Ski Park who announced the temporary closure in an Instagram video.
What they’re saying
“Hey guys, Brendan with Mt. Shasta Ski Park coming at you with your operations update. I'm going to make it short and sweet today. The rain hit us hard last night. It's going to hit us hard again today.”
— Brendan, Mt. Shasta Ski Park Representative (Instagram)
“We will get open. Can't wait to welcome you guys on the slopes.”
— Brendan, Mt. Shasta Ski Park Representative (Instagram)
What’s next
The park is hopeful they will be able to reopen by February 14th as a storm is expected to bring snow over the weekend.
The takeaway
The temporary closure of Mt. Shasta Ski Park underscores the growing challenges that ski destinations in California and the Western U.S. are facing due to the impacts of climate change, including reduced snowpack and unusually warm temperatures. This is part of a broader trend that is forcing many ski resorts to adapt or shut down operations.
