Here's when Utah ski resorts expect to open for winter 2026/27

A few resorts have announced opening dates, and one could open as early as November 6, 2026.

ByIzzy Lidsky•

September 15, 2026

Updated: September 15, 2026, 11:57 am EDTPublished: September 9, 2026, 2:29 pm EDT

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Fall is in the air, pumpkin spice is probably in your coffee or muffin, and ski season is right around the corner.

Given the lackluster start to ski season in 2025, which caused many opening-day delays, many ski areas are understandably still waiting to announce their opening dates. However, a few Utah resorts have marked days on the calendar in hopes that Ullr will cooperate.

Here are the Utah resorts that have announced their opening dates for the 2026/27 ski season. All dates are conditions permitting. POWDER will update this list as more opening days are announced.

Alta Ski Area, Utah. Piper Kunst and Tristen Lilly.Alta Ski Area/Rocko Menzyk

Utah Ski Resorts Targeted Opening Dates, Winter 2026/27

Alta Ski Area: November 20, 2026
Beaver Mountain: (roughly) December 17, 2026
Brian Head: November 6, 2026
Brighton Resort: TBD
Cherry Peak: TBD
Deer Valley: TBD
Nordic Valley: TBD
Park City: November 20, 2026
Powder Mountain: December 11, 2026
Snowbasin: TBD
Snowbird: November 27, 2026
Solitude: November 20, 2026
Sundance: TBD

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