2026–27 California Ski Resort Opening Dates
California ski resorts typically begin opening in November and December, depending on natural snowfall, snowmaking temperatures and mountain operations. The 2026–27 season is approaching. Opening dates below are marked TBA until individually verified with the resorts; check official resort websites before making travel plans.
Each winter, California's ski season begins as weather and mountain conditions allow. Opening and closing dates for California's ski resorts are important dates to remember when planning an early or late season escapade.
Resorts open at different times, often from November through December, and announced target dates can change. The list includes popular California resorts and a few nearby Nevada resorts. Last reviewed: October 2026. TBA means a 2026–27 opening date has not been verified here.
Southern California
- Bear Mountain (Big Bear Lake, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort (Mammoth, CA) – 2026–27: TBA
- Mountain High Resort (Wrightwood, CA) – 2026–27: TBA
- Mt. Baldy Resort (Mt Baldy) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Snow Summit (Big Bear Lake, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Snow Valley Mountain Resort (Running Springs, CA) – 2026–27: TBA
Northern California
- Bear Valley Resort (Bear Valley, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Boreal Mountain Resort (Soda Springs, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- China Peak (Lakeshore, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Diamond Peak (Incline Village, NV) - 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort (Pinecrest, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Donner Ski Ranch (Norden, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Heavenly Ski Resort (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Homewood Mountain Resort (Homewood, CA) – 2026–27: TBA
- June Mountain Ski Area (June Lake, CA) – 2026–27: TBA
- Kirkwood Mountain Resort (Kirkwood, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe (Reno, NV) - 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Mt. Shasta Ski Park (McCloud, CA) – 2026–27: TBA
- Northstar California (Truckee, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Sierra-at-Tahoe (Twin Bridges, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Soda Springs Mountain Resort (Soda Springs, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Sugar Bowl Resort (Norden, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort (Truckee, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
- Badger Pass Ski Area (Yosemite) (Yosemite National Park, CA) – 2026–27 opening: TBA
Opening dates are weather-dependent and subject to change. TBA does not mean a resort is closed for the season; consult the resort's official mountain report for the latest operating status.
