Low snowfall forces Utah ski resorts to end season earlier than expected

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Ski season wrapped up earlier than usual across parts of Utah, as low snowfall and warm weather pushed some resorts to close ahead of schedule.

Even with low snowfall and some early closures, skiers said they still made the most of the season.

For many, this year looked a lot different on the mountain.

“So, hoping next year we get some better snow,” Aiden Macdonald said.

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He said, compared to recent seasons, conditions just hadn’t matched up.

“And so the last couple of years have been pretty good, too, so it’s been a total bummer to see how much it dropped this year,” Macdonald said.

Still, there was optimism that next winter could turn things around.

“And so hopefully we’re just brewing up for a good winter next year with some more record numbers,” he said.

Even with less snow, many said resort teams kept things running.

“And I think we also need to highlight how well the snowmaking crews, lift operations and ski patrol have done in opening terrain and still allowing a good experience for guests,” Macdonald said.

Others said snowmaking played a key role throughout the season.

“For not being a good year, it was pretty good,” Mark Brian said.

For some, being on the mountain was what mattered most.

“Well, to me, skiing is very much like flying like a bird; it’s a spiritual experience for me,” Brian said.

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