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Utah Ski Resorts Shutter Slopes Early Due to Unseasonable Warmth
Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Village close early as spring temperatures arrive ahead of schedule.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 5:06am
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Due to record-breaking warm temperatures and rapidly melting snowpack, two major Utah ski resorts - Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain's Mountain Village - have announced they will be closing their slopes earlier than planned this season. Deer Valley will close this Sunday, March 29, three weeks ahead of its typical April 19 closing, while Park City Mountain's lower-elevation Mountain Village will cease winter operations after Sunday as well, with only limited terrain remaining open.
Why it matters
The early closures at these popular Utah ski destinations highlight the growing impact of climate change on winter sports, as unseasonably warm weather disrupts normal seasonal patterns and forces resorts to adapt. This raises concerns about the long-term viability of ski tourism in regions like Park City, which have historically relied on reliable snowpack and long winter seasons.
The details
Deer Valley Resort cited its snowpack being at just 41% of historical averages, with temperatures reaching nearly 80 degrees in the past week, leading to widespread melting and slushy, lake-like conditions on the slopes. Park City Mountain's lower-elevation Mountain Village is struggling even more, with only a handful of runs remaining open on the final weekend of operations.
- Deer Valley Resort will close for the 2025-26 ski season this Sunday, March 29, three weeks earlier than its typical April 19 closing date.
- Park City Mountain's Mountain Village will cease all winter operations after Sunday, March 29, with only the beginner First Time and terrain park 3 Kings lifts remaining open on the final day.
The players
Deer Valley Resort
A popular ski resort in Park City, Utah known for its luxury amenities and well-groomed terrain.
Park City Mountain
The largest ski resort in the United States, located in Park City, Utah and owned by Vail Resorts.
What’s next
Skiers and snowboarders looking to get in a few more runs this season will need to head to the higher-elevation Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, which is expected to remain open through its planned closing date.
The takeaway
The early closures at Deer Valley and Park City Mountain's Mountain Village underscore the growing threat that climate change poses to the ski industry, as warming temperatures and unreliable snowpack disrupt normal winter operations. This highlights the need for ski resorts to adapt and become more resilient in the face of a changing climate.
