Northern California Ski Resort Projected Opening Dates

Northern California Ski Resort Projected Opening Dates

When will ski resorts in Northern California open for the ski season? The 2025/26 Northern California Ski season starts from 2025/12/05. See this list of projected opening dates for Northern California mountains. Important Note: Not all dates listed here are official and final, as resort opening dates are projected and subject to change. Check back for updates on when the lifts are set to start spinning at Northern California, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!
Resort Name
Projected opening date
Lodging
HeavenlyNovember 26, 2026
Bear ValleyNovember 27, 2026
Boreal Mountain ResortNovember 27, 2026
Ski China PeakNovember 27, 2026
Northstar CaliforniaDecember 04, 2026
Sugar Bowl ResortDecember 04, 2026
Donner Ski RanchDecember 11, 2026
Soda SpringsDecember 18, 2026
Dodge Ridge Mountain ResortDecember 26, 2026
Homewood Mountain ResortDecember 26, 2026
Mt. Shasta Ski ParkDecember 26, 2026
Sierra-at-TahoeDecember 26, 2026
Tahoe DonnerDecember 26, 2026
Yosemite Ski & Snowboard AreaDecember 26, 2026
KirkwoodOpen
Palisades TahoeOpen
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