"Mother Nature always gets the final word in the mountains, and this season she's calling it a little early. The safety of our guests and employees is always our top priority, and the safest option is to close today."
"Homewood is not alone. Mt. Shasta Ski Park, California's northernmost ski area, ended its season after just 55 operating days, five short of its 60-day season guarantee to passholders. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort suspended operations Sunday, March 15, citing unseasonably warm conditions."
"The 1,200-acre ski area had also sat completely dormant during the 2024-25 season while awaiting approval for its updated redevelopment plan, raising concerns among locals about the mountain's future as a public-access resort. A planned new gondola, central to that redevelopment, remains unfinished."
Homewood Mountain Resort in California closed its 2025-26 ski season early due to forecasted warm temperatures in the 70s and inadequate snow conditions. The resort's summit held only 17 inches of base depth, representing 33% of the seasonal average, following 245 inches of total snowfall. The season was already compromised by a dry December that delayed opening until New Year's Eve, reducing operational time by nearly a month. Multiple California resorts face similar closures: Mt. Shasta Ski Park ended after 55 operating days, Dodge Ridge suspended operations, and Sierra-at-Tahoe concluded its season early. Statewide snowpack levels sit at 48% of normal, with northern Sierra conditions significantly worse. Homewood's closure also reflects ongoing challenges, including a dormant 2024-25 season while awaiting redevelopment approval and an incomplete gondola project.
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