TL;DR
Brighton pushed its closing date back a week to 10 May after spring storms delivered enough snow to justify extended operations. The Utah resort was among only three still operating following what's been documented as the state's lowest snowpack since 1980.
Brighton Pushes Closing Date After Spring Storm Cycle
Brighton Resort extended its 2025-26 season by one week to 10 May after recent spring storms deposited enough snow to justify continued operations. The Big Cottonwood Canyon resort had previously announced a 3 May closure but reversed course following what the resort termed a "late-season refresh" of snowfall.
The extension comes after what Utah officials documented as the state's lowest statewide snowpack since tracking began in 1980, forcing most resorts in the region to close weeks earlier than typical seasons. Brighton's decision leaves it as one of only three Utah ski areas still operating.
WE’RE EXTENDING THE SEASON UNTIL MAY 10TH ‼️
Minimal Options Remaining in Utah
Beyond Brighton, only Brian Head and Snowbird remain operational in Utah. Brian Head confirmed its closing date as 3 May, whilst Snowbird shifted to weekend-only operations - a common cost-cutting measure when visitor numbers don't justify daily staffing.Other prominent Utah resorts including Snowbasin and Solitude closed early, citing weather conditions. The pattern reflects the broader challenge facing operators when snowpack disappears ahead of schedule.
