Loveland Ski Area confirms earliest closing day in decades

Resort will close on April 26, tying for the earliest closure since 1981.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:40pm

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Loveland's early closure highlights the challenges facing Colorado's ski industry as climate change impacts snowpack and shortens winter seasons.Loveland Today

Loveland Ski Area in Colorado will close for the season on April 26, the earliest closing date in 45 years excluding the pandemic closure in 2020. Resort officials cited low snowpack this season as the reason for the early closure, which will be almost two weeks shorter than the average 186-day season over the past five years.

Why it matters

Loveland's early closure is a sign of the challenges facing Colorado ski resorts due to climate change and declining snowpack. As one of the last remaining open resorts in the state, Loveland's shortened season highlights the need for the ski industry to adapt to a changing winter climate.

The details

Loveland Ski Area will close for the season on April 26, tying the record for the earliest closing date since 1981. Resort officials said the closure is contingent on snow conditions, but noted they still have over 500 acres of terrain open with plans for more events and live music until then.

Loveland has averaged a May 8 closing day and 186-day season over the last five years.
The April 26 closure date in 2026 will fall almost two weeks short of the average season length.

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