Mt. Ashland Ski Area Closes After Just 17 Days of Operation

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Mt. Ashland ski area in southern Oregon has officially ended its 2025-26 season after operating for only 17 days due to warm temperatures and a severe lack of snowfall. The resort typically receives over 265 inches of snow annually but recorded just 82 inches this season, leading to repeated openings and closures as conditions deteriorated.

Why it matters

The extremely short season at Mt. Ashland highlights the challenges that ski resorts across the Pacific Northwest are facing due to the impacts of climate change, with warmer temperatures and inconsistent snowfall making it increasingly difficult to maintain reliable winter operations.

The details

Mt. Ashland first opened in late December but was forced to close again on January 1 due to rain and low snow coverage. The resort briefly reopened on January 7 but shut down days later as conditions worsened. In total, Mt. Ashland was only able to operate for 17 days this season, along with 7 Twilight night sessions, before closing for good on February 28 as the chances of any significant snowfall disappeared.

• Mt. Ashland first opened in late December 2025.
• The resort closed again on January 1, 2026 due to rain and low snow.
• Mt. Ashland briefly reopened on January 7, 2026 but shut down days later.
• The resort officially ended its season on February 28, 2026.
• Mt. Ashland typically receives over 265 inches of snow annually but recorded just 82 inches this season.