A Utah ski area has closed after losing most of what snow it had to unseasonably warm temperatures and rain. The Ogden Valley resort will reopen this weekend if snow and cold temperatures settle in as expected.
Some hope remains, though, as this week’s storm, and its cold temperatures, might be enough to get lifts turning again. Nordic Valley Ski Resort on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. The resort reports having a 5-inch base and getting 22 inches of snow this season.
It closed Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, but operators say they will reopen this weekend if a predicted storm delivers. Unseasonably warm temperatures have forced Nordic Valley Resort to close. Ski area operators hope the pause is only temporary. The Ogden Valley resort announced last week that it would shut down operations through at least Presidents Day weekend — one of the busiest times for Utah ski hills — due to lack of snow. According to its own snow reports, Nordic Valley has a 5-inch base after receiving 22 total inches this season. SNOTEL measurements taken nearby show snowpack is at 39% of average, and webcam footage of its slopes reveals more brown than white. “From Nordic’s standpoint, we’re staying optimistic,” said general manager Cobalt Stromberg. “We’re not giving up at this point.” The resort upgraded a large swath of its snowmaking systems over the summer, but temperatures have been too warm to turn on the snow guns, Stromberg said. Nordic Valley has the lowest base elevation of the state’s 16 public resorts at 5,400 feet, and was theSince then, much of the snow the resort has made or received has been melted by rains. “The mountain team’s just trying our best to hold the place together,” Stromberg said. “In that last storm cycle, the snow line was just above us, so we got rain and got washed out a bit.”But snow is supposed to be on the way, and it’s carrying Stromberg’s hopes for reopening Nordic Valley with it.is forecasting close to two feet will fall on the ski area between Monday and Friday. If that comes to fruition, Stromberg said he plans to restart the lifts as soon as Friday. Even if snow doesn’t come, he said Nordic Valley would still be able to open this weekend if temperatures stay cold enough. He said his team needs about four days with temperatures below 28 degrees Fahrenheit to make enough snow to reopen. If the resort gets the best of both worlds — snow and cold temperatures — he said snowmakers will stockpile any excess snow and spread it onto runs when necessary later in the season. Most season passes were blacked out this weekend, and Stromberg said that played into his decision to close. People who bought day tickets or lessons will receive credits that can be used later in the season or at another Mountain Capital Partners resort, such as Once it resumes operations, Stromberg said he expects Nordic Valley to try to stay open until at least the end of March.This story is available to Salt Lake Tribune subscribers only. Thank you for supporting local journalism.For over 150 years, The Salt Lake Tribune has been Utah’s independent news source. Our reporters work tirelessly to uncover the stories that matter most to Utahns, from unraveling the complexities of court rulings to allowing tax payers to see where and how their hard earned dollars are being spent. This critical work wouldn’t be possible without people like you—individuals who understand the importance of local, independent journalism. As a nonprofit newsroom, every subscription and every donation fuels our mission, supporting the in-depth reporting that shines a light on the is sues shaping Utah today.Herriman’s Kaysha Love refused to be a backseat driver. Now she’s leading USA Bobsled’s push for Olympic gold.
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