Snowbird, UT Makes Decision on Closing Day

Ella Boyd
·2 min read

Snowbird in Utah just released their much-anticipated Spring Operations Update, complete with wave emojis on either side. To indicate... surfy turns? Warm weather? Going with the flow, operations-wise?

Officials at the Bird wrote, "after an incredible 169 days together, Snowbird will celebrate the last day of the 2023-24 season on Memorial Day, May 27." See below.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Snowbird (@snowbird)

The caption continued on to explain that the season send-off is happening this upcoming Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8 am - 2 pm, conditions permitting.

The lifts that will be spinning are Peruvian Express from 8 am to 2 pm, The Tram from 8 am to 2 pm, and Little Cloud from 8 am to 1 pm.

Snowbird's Spring lift operating schedule also details that Entry 1 is closed for the season. Parking is primarily available through Entries 2 and 4. There is no skiing access below the base of Little Cloud due to construction, and skiers cannot ski down Creek Road to access parking on Wilbere Hill or in the Upper Gad Lot.

Officials also explained this decision to close Memorial Day weekend as being twofold. Firstly, because the snowpack is rapidly melting with the warming temperatures, but also because the resort is seeing the "critical need for our teams to focus on large resort improvements this summer—such as the Wilbere chair upgrade."

Snowbird has remained open through July 4th in the past, but this year is ending slightly more seasonably. (Photo taken on July 4th, 2005)<p>Photo: George Frey/Getty Images</p>
Snowbird has remained open through July 4th in the past, but this year is ending slightly more seasonably. (Photo taken on July 4th, 2005)

Photo: George Frey/Getty Images

While this announcement may have been disappointing to many late-season skiers looking for as many days as possible, Snowbird assured everyone that this closing "will mean an even better mountain to welcome you back to next season."

Also, on the bright side, the artists for Snowbird's live performances are live on their website. On May 25th, The Pour is playing, followed by Cory Mon & Co on the 26th, and for closing day on the 27th, Slow Potion is scheduled to perform.

Snowbird ended the 2023-2024 season (as of today) with 603 inches of snowfall.

Although this closing may not be everyone's favorite thing right now, it is for the betterment of the resort long-term. We bet everyone will be excited next season, even if no one likes to see winter go.

Related: Huff Hills Ski Area Considering New Location

Don't miss another headline from POWDER! Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected with the latest happenings in the world of skiing.

We're always on the lookout for amusing, interesting and engaging ski-related videos to feature on our channels. Whether you're a professional or just an amateur, we want to see your best footage and help you share it with the world. Submit your video for a chance to be featured on POWDER and our social channels. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch high-quality ski videos.