When will West Coast ski resorts open for the ski season? The 2026/27 Ski season at West Coast resorts starts from 2025/12/26. See this list of projected opening dates for West Coast 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 West Coast resorts, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!
| Resort Name | Projected opening date |
|---|---|
| Mammoth Mountain, California | Nov 20 |
| Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe, Nevada | Nov 20 |
| Heavenly, California | Nov 26 |
| Bear Valley, California | Nov 27 |
| Boreal Mountain Resort, California | Nov 27 |
| Hoodoo Ski Area, Oregon | Nov 27 |
| Lee Canyon, Nevada | Nov 27 |
| Mountain High, California | Nov 27 |
| Mt. Baldy, California | Nov 27 |
| Mt. Hood Skibowl, Oregon | Nov 27 |
| Ski China Peak, California | Nov 27 |
| Bear Mountain, California | Dec 04 |
| Crystal Mountain, Washington | Dec 04 |
| Kirkwood, California | Dec 04 |
| Mission Ridge, Washington | Dec 04 |
| Northstar California, California | Dec 04 |
| Snow Summit, California | Dec 04 |
| Snow Valley, California | Dec 04 |
| Sugar Bowl Resort, California | Dec 04 |
| Palisades Tahoe, California | Dec 05 |
| Donner Ski Ranch, California | Dec 11 |
| Tahoe Donner, California | Dec 12 |
| Diamond Peak, Nevada | Dec 18 |
| Mt. Ashland, Oregon | Dec 18 |
| Mt. Baker, Washington | Dec 18 |
| Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon | Dec 18 |
| Soda Springs, California | Dec 18 |
| Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, Oregon | Dec 19 |
| White Pass, Washington | Dec 20 |
| Mt. Bachelor, Oregon | Dec 21 |
| Alpental, Washington | Dec 26 |
| Bluewood, Washington | Dec 26 |
| Cooper Spur, Oregon | Dec 26 |
| Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, California | Dec 26 |
| Homewood Mountain Resort, California | Dec 26 |
| Mt. Shasta Ski Park, California | Dec 26 |
| Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, Washington | Dec 26 |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe, California | Dec 26 |
| Stevens Pass Resort, Washington | Dec 26 |
| The Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington | Dec 26 |
| Willamette Pass, Oregon | Dec 26 |
| Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area, California | Dec 26 |
| 49 Degrees North, Washington | Dec 30 |
| Elko SnoBowl, Nevada | Dec 30 |
| Timberline Lodge, Oregon | Dec 26 |