Three Ski Resorts Open for Spring Sunday

Snowshoe Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Timberline Mountain welcome skiers and snowboarders for the final days of the 2025-26 season.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:37pm

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As the 2025-26 ski season winds down, three resorts in the Southeast - Snowshoe Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Timberline Mountain - are open for skiing and snowboarding on a warm Spring Sunday. Snowshoe and Timberline will be closing for the season after today, while Sugar Mountain has not yet announced a closing date.

Why it matters

The final days of the ski season are always bittersweet, as skiers and snowboarders try to squeeze in a few more runs before the lifts stop turning. This Spring Sunday represents one of the last opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts in the Southeast to hit the slopes before the long, hot summer sets in.

The details

Snowshoe Mountain is reporting a 30-inch base with 26 trails and 4 lifts operating. Sugar Mountain has a 29-66 inch base with 12 trails and 5 lifts running. Timberline Mountain has a 24-60 inch base with 21 trails and 4 lifts turning. Temperatures are forecast to reach the 70s at Sugar and Timberline, and the mid-60s at Snowshoe, making for ideal spring skiing conditions.

  • Snowshoe Mountain and Timberline Mountain will be closing for the 2025-26 season after today, March 22, 2026.
  • Sugar Mountain has not announced a closing date as of March 22, 2026.

The players

Snowshoe Mountain

A ski resort located in Snowshoe, West Virginia, known for its high elevation and extensive terrain.

Sugar Mountain

A ski resort located in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, offering a variety of trails and lifts for skiers and snowboarders.

Timberline Mountain

A ski resort located in Davis, West Virginia, known for its challenging terrain and long skiing season.

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What they’re saying

“It has been an awesome 2025-26 season, and we are ending the season on a strong note.”

— Matt Laws, Author

What’s next

Skiers and snowboarders should check resort websites and social media for the latest updates on operating hours, trail conditions, and closing dates for the 2025-26 season.

The takeaway

The final days of the ski season are a bittersweet time, but the warm spring weather and the opportunity to get in a few more runs make this a special time for winter sports enthusiasts in the Southeast.