Why do ski resorts close so early?
Why do ski resorts close so early? Sometimes the infrastructure forces an early end to the season. Other reasons very specific to a given resort. Running a ski area can be a very odd business, and an individual resort may have a unique reason for ending the season. Again, in general it relates to vanishing snow and/or vanishing customers.
How cold is too cold for skiing?
If you're looking for a short and quick answer, here it is: It is too cold to ski when you think it is too cold ski. Temperatures are relative. 5° F (-15° C) on a sunny day can feel warmer than 20° F (-7° C) on a windy, snowy day. There is no definitive temperature telling you when it's too cold to ski.
Why does Jackson Hole close so early?
Despite the record year, Jackson will still close on April 9, 2023, so get there before it is all over! (And no it isn't because they just don't want to be open, Jackson has a lease with the U.S. Forest service that allows them to only operate a certain number of days.)