Why Ski Resorts Close With 100 Inches of Snow on the Ground

It's April 10, 2025, and Alta Ski Area, Utah has just ten day of its season remaining.Known for its deep powder, Alta has recorded an impressive 522 inches of snow on the season, nearly besting every ski area in the country. Spring temps are settling in, but Alta is still reporting an impressive base of 134 inches of snow, so why is the ski area closing next weekend?POWDER writer Ian Greenwood explored the often-recited belief that many ski areas close due to permits and agreements made wit