Utah Ski Resorts Set Tentative Opening Dates as Warmth Delays Brian Head to Nov. 14

Most resorts have posted projected dates, with Solitude targeting Nov. 14, Alta and Park City Nov. 21, and Deer Valley Dec. 1, all subject to conditions. Late October brought record moisture in Salt Lake City but limited mountain snow and above-freezing temperatures that hampered early-season snowmaking. A brief early November cooldown may aid snowmaking, though several resorts continue to watch conditions and keep plans flexible. Resorts report nearly $600 million in projects through 2026, led by Deer Valley more than doubling in size with seven new chairlifts to 4,300 acres, 31 lifts and 202 runs. Operational upgrades include Solitude’s $4.5 million snowmaking pipeline, Alta’s four new Wyssen avalanche towers and Supreme lift realignment, and UTA’s planned ski-bus return on Nov. 23, conditions permitting.