Powder Alliance Spring Skiing and Resort Closing Dates – 2023/24
Spring Equinox is in a couple of days on March 19, and ski season is starting to wind down in North America. However, we’re still aiming for 15 more days of skiing and riding to give us a total of 45 days this season.
We want to hit as many resorts as possible before they close while minimizing the number of miles we have to drive. And if we can target the mountains with the best coverage, that’s preferable.
This season, we have the Indy+ Pass and Ski Cooper Pass (with Powder Alliance and other partner resort benefits).
To help us and you, I’ve compiled a list of all Powder Alliance resorts, including their projected closing dates and current snow depths.
I’ve also shared some of our favorite spring skiing road trip ideas using Powder Alliance benefits.
And for those that don’t have a top-tier season pass to a Powder Alliance resort this season, I’ve included amazing spring pass deals that you should know about.
Projected closing dates for Powder Alliance resorts in North America
The table below provides projected closing dates and current snow depths for all Powder Alliance resorts in the US and Canada, as well as links to where I found the information.
Some notes about the data
Snow depth numbers were pulled from each ski resort’s website. Snow depths are measured at the base, mid-mountain, and/or summit, but some resorts don’t specify where their measurement comes from at all. For more information about where a snow depth was measured, follow the link provided.
If snow depth shows N/A, that means I couldn’t find any snow depths on the ski area’s website, but follow the link for the best information about current conditions.
All dates are subject to change. If you plan on traveling, please contact the ski resort first to ensure they will be open when you arrive. Depending on weather, it’s also possible some of these ski areas will extend their closing dates.
| SKI AREA | LOCATION | SNOW DEPTHS | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Ridge* | WA | 26″-50″ | Apr 28 |
| White Pass* | WA | 102″ | Apr 28 |
| Silver Mountain* | ID | 45″-72″ | Apr 20 |
| Bogus Basin* | ID | 79″ | Apr 21 |
| Mt. Hood Skibowl | OR | 44″-58″ | Apr 14 |
| Timberline | OR | 141″ | May 27** |
| Angel Fire | NM | 33″ | Mar 24 |
| Ski Cooper | CO | 61″-67″ | Apr 7 |
| Loveland | CO | 62″ | May 12** |
| Mt. Shasta* | CA | 110″ | Apr 14 |
| Bear Valley* | CA | 116″-142″ | Apr 21 |
| Dodge Ridge* | CA | N/A | Apr 21 |
| Mountain High | CA | 32″-42″ | Apr 21 |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | CA | 83″-131″ | Apr 21 |
| China Peak* | CA | N/A | Apr 21 |
| Lost Trail* | MT | 50″-55″ | Apr 7 |
| Blacktail Mountain | MT | 35″ | Apr 14 |
| Snow King | WY | 42″ | Mar 24 |
| Eaglecrest | AK | 40″-133″ | Apr 7 |
| Marmot Basin | AB, Canada | 42″ | May 5 |
| Castle Mountain* | AB, Canada | 66″ | Apr 7 |
*Explicitly allows overnight RV camping. See the ski resort’s website for more information.
**Closing date notes:
- Timberline offers skiing ten months out of the year, longer than any other Powder Alliance mountain. However, Powder Alliance benefits are only valid during their winter operations which end May 27 this season.
- At Loveland, Loveland Valley is scheduled to close on April 7. Loveland Basin is slated for closure on May 12.
Spring operation changes at Powder Alliance resorts
Since days are longer in spring, some ski areas will extend their lift operating hours. Following are changes I happened to notice, but check ski resort websites for the most up-to-date operation changes.
- Mt. Hood Skibowl typically operates 12 pm to 8 pm from mid-March to their closing date in April.
- Starting March 15, Mt. Shasta Ski Park will operate until 5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Snow King’s Gondola closes at 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday. The Sunnyside lift will close one hour prior to the Gondola daily.
Our favorite spring skiing road trip ideas using Powder Alliance
- Resorts in Mount Hood, Oregon – I love that Mt. Hood Skibowl operates from 12 pm to 8 pm during spring. And Timberline is a pretty sure bet for snow coverage given their regular ten-month operating schedule. If you have also have an Indy Pass, you get two days at Mt. Hood Meadows who is staying open until May 18! Don’t have an Indy Pass? The Meadows Spring Pass is $269 for adults. All three ski areas are within minutes of each other. Plus, sleeping in your van around Mount Hood is pretty easy making it the perfect spot for a spring skiing road trip. Check out our full guide to Mount Hood.
- Resorts in California – California ski areas typically have enough snow to carry them into mid-April and sometimes even May. Plus, the sunshine state has some of the best spring skiing weather for stripping down and getting a head start on your beach tan. Six California ski resorts from the top of the state to the bottom participate in Powder Alliance which would make a great two-week road trip. Mt. Shasta, Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, and China Peak all allow overnight RV camping for a fee.
- Bogus Basin in Idaho – Last year might’ve been an exception because many ski areas in the west experienced record-breaking snowfall, but in April, Bogus still had more than sufficient coverage off-piste. With 2,600 skiable acres, there was a lot of mountain to explore in spring. Plus, Bogus allows free overnight RV camping for any rig that can fit in a single parking space.
- Loveland in Colorado – We’ve been to Loveland during their closing week in May twice. Both times, their mountain had most trails open with ample coverage. No dirt skiing.
Don’t get Powder Alliance benefits? Check out these spring pass deals
Price shown is for adults.
- Timberline Spring Pass – $199 – Available for purchase through May 6 with ski and ride privileges through May 27.
- Bogus Basin Spring Season Pass – $139 – Access Bogus from mid-March through April 21. Though, they sometimes remain open through early May.
- Sierra-at-Tahoe FOMO Pass – $267 – Available for purchase between February 16 and March 8. The FOMO pass gives you unrestricted skiing and riding at Sierra from mid-February through their closing date of April 21. That’s some cheap Lake Tahoe skiing!
- Castle Mountain Spring Pass – $249 – Ski and ride from March 11 to closing day, tentatively April 7.
- Blacktail Mountain – $149 – Hit the slopes every day Blacktail is open in March and April.
