Overview
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS confirmed the Deer Valley stop will split, with aerials in Lake Placid on Jan. 11–12 and moguls and dual moguls at Waterville Valley on Jan. 15–16, 2026.
- Officials cited insufficient snowpack and persistently warm temperatures in Utah that prevented building World Cup-standard moguls and aerials venues.
- Utah’s statewide snowpack is about 54% of normal, Deer Valley’s basin sits near 49%, and the resort has reported roughly 18 inches this season, limiting snowmaking.
- Sophie Goldschmidt said the priority is ensuring athletes can qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics, while Deer Valley’s Todd Bennett called the relocation difficult but necessary for safety and quality.
- Lake Placid and Waterville Valley, both recent World Cup hosts, were tapped to step in quickly as organizers expressed appreciation for Deer Valley’s long hosting legacy.