Heavenly Mountain Resort reopens for limited skiing this weekend

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Heavenly Mountain Resort in Truckee, California will reopen for limited skiing and snowboarding this weekend, April 18-19, after a late-season storm dropped about 2 feet of snow in the area. The resort had previously closed for the season on April 5 due to warm weather and low snow levels, but the new snowfall has allowed crews to prepare a portion of the mountain for reopening. Skiing and riding will be limited to a single route, and access will be available only by gondola.

Why it matters

This late-season reopening provides an additional opportunity for visitors to access Heavenly during the resort's 70th anniversary season, after it had to close earlier than usual due to low snow. It also highlights the impact that late-season storms can have on ski resort operations in California.

The details

Heavenly will operate on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, with skiing and riding limited to a single route from Upper California Trail to Tamarack Return. Access will be available only by gondola, and guests should expect typical spring conditions on the mountain.

• Heavenly Mountain Resort closed for the season on April 5, 2026 due to warm weather and low snow levels.
• A late-season storm brought about 2 feet of new snow to the Truckee area over the weekend of April 12-13, 2026.
• Heavenly will reopen for limited skiing and snowboarding on April 18-19, 2026.

What’s next

Heavenly officials have not indicated if the resort will remain open beyond the April 18-19 weekend. The resort's future operations will depend on snow conditions and demand from skiers and snowboarders.