"Vail Resorts reported that through January 4, skier visits at its North American mountains were down 20%, after what CEO Rob Katz called one of the worst early-season snowfalls in the Western U.S. in more than 30 years."
"Colorado posted its warmest winter on record, while NOAA-linked reporting showed nine Western states logged their warmest winter on record in 2025-26."
"In California, multiple ski areas shut down early as warm weather torched an already weak Sierra snowpack, with statewide snowpack falling to about 45% of normal in mid-March."
Skiers faced a challenging winter with low snowfall and closed terrain. Vail Resorts reported a 20% drop in skier visits by January 4, with snowfall 50% below average. By March, visits were still down 11.9%, marking the lowest snowfall in over 30 years. Colorado experienced its warmest winter on record, with snowpack at 62% of normal. Ski areas in California closed early due to weak snowpack, which fell to 45% of normal by mid-March. Despite these challenges, opportunities for skiing still exist.
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