Brian Head Resort in southern Utah is postponing its planned November 6 opening as crews continue working to build enough snow for the 2026-27 ski season. The resort has not announced a replacement opening date and says it will continue evaluating conditions daily.
The delay comes despite some early-season snowfall in the region. Brian Head reports receiving 21 inches of snow since October 14, but additional snowmaking will be needed before the resort can welcome skiers and snowboarders back to the mountain.
Nearly $1 Million in Snowmaking Improvements
Brian Head has been focusing its snowmaking efforts on Navajo Mountain, where nearly $1 million in improvements were completed over the summer. The upgrades increased the resort’s snowmaking capacity, allowing crews to operate up to 24 snow guns simultaneously.
The expanded infrastructure should help Brian Head take advantage of favorable temperatures whenever conditions allow. With natural snowfall still limited, snowmaking will play an important role in determining when the resort can begin its winter operations.
“We’ve had some good early season snow, and the improvements we made on Navajo Mountain are helping our crews make the most of every snowmaking opportunity. We’re taking things day by day, and we can’t wait to get the lifts spinning and welcome everyone back.” – Tom Pettigrew, general manager at Brian Head Resort.
No New Opening Date Announced
Brian Head has not provided a new target date for opening day, leaving its start to the 2026-27 season uncertain. The resort says it plans to open as soon as possible, with daily assessments determining when conditions are suitable for operations.