Loveland Ski Area to Close for Season on April 26

Warmer temperatures and spring melt force early closure for Colorado resort.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:17pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the blurred motion of skiers on a mountain slope, conveying the impermanence of the ski season due to warming temperatures.

As climate change shortens ski seasons, a bold expressionist painting captures the fleeting energy of the slopes before Loveland's early closure.Loveland Today

Loveland Ski Area in Colorado has announced plans to close for the 2025-26 winter season on Sunday, April 26, citing warming temperatures and typical spring melt conditions across the mountain that are impacting operations.

Why it matters

Loveland's early closure is the latest sign of the challenges ski resorts in Colorado are facing due to climate change, with warmer temperatures and less reliable snowpack forcing many to shorten their seasons.

The details

According to a news release from the ski area, the decision to close on April 26 was made due to the warming temperatures and spring melt affecting conditions across the mountain. Loveland joins other Colorado ski resorts that have had to adjust their calendars in recent years due to the impacts of climate change.

Loveland Ski Area plans to close for the 2025-26 winter season on Sunday, April 26.

The players