Heavenly becomes 9th Tahoe ski resort to close early
- Posted on April 4, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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In brief
Heavenly Mountain Resort joins nine other Lake Tahoe ski destinations in shutting down operations early due to unprecedented warm temperatures and insufficient snowfall across California's Sierra Nevada region. This season marks a significant disruption to winter sports tourism as climate conditions continue to impact ski resort operations throughout the state, affecting local economies and winter recreation enthusiasts.
Heavenly becomes 9th Tahoe ski resort to close early
Heavenly Mountain Resort will end its season two weeks early, joining a growing list of Tahoe ski areas forced to close amid record warmth and weak snowfall in California.