Mt. Shasta Ski Park in McCloud, Calif., paused operations on Feb. 9 after rain and unusually warm temperatures left only a thin snow cover. The resort hopes to reopen by Saturday, Feb. 14 if an incoming storm produces measurable snow. Twilight skiing was suspended and lifts were limited while crews worked to preserve the remaining snowpack. Visitors should monitor the park's social channels and weather forecasts for updates.
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Temporarily Shuts After Warm Spell Drains Snow — Reopening Hoped by Feb. 14
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Mt. Shasta Ski Park in McCloud, California, temporarily suspended operations on Feb. 9 after an unusually warm spell and rain left only a thin dusting of snow on the mountain. Park staff warned visitors through social channels that limited base depths and ongoing rain made it unsafe to run full operations.
Closure Details and Timeline
The resort posted an operations update on Instagram on Feb. 8 in which a park representative, Brendan, stood on a shallow layer of snow and explained the decision. He noted that heavy rain had hit overnight and was expected to continue, and that the closure was intended to be short-term pending additional snowfall.
“The rain hit us hard last night. It’s going to hit us hard again today,” Brendan said. “We will get open. Can’t wait to welcome you guys on the slopes.”
On its official website the park said it would remain closed “until we receive more snow,” and linked to the National Weather Service forecast. At the time of the notice the resort expressed hope to reopen by Saturday, Feb. 14 if the incoming storm produced measurable snowfall.
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Operations Changes
Because base depths were minimal, Mt. Shasta reduced operating hours and suspended twilight skiing. The park announced lifts would run only until 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday while crews worked daily to patch runs and preserve the remaining snowpack.
Local Forecast And Regional Context
Short-term forecasts called for rain with daytime highs in the 40s before colder air moved in and temperatures were expected to drop into the 30s over the weekend, with snow predicted Saturday and Sunday. Mt. Shasta’s struggles reflect a wider pattern this season: resorts across the Rockies and the Western U.S. have reported unusually low snowfall, and recent coverage has linked weather patterns to one of the weaker ski seasons in decades in parts of the West.
A park spokesperson told PEOPLE there were no additional updates on reopening beyond the public notices. Visitors are encouraged to monitor the resort’s social channels and the National Weather Service forecast for the latest information.
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