Heavy Snowfall Delays Ski Portillo's Opening... Again

Ski Portillo has recorded 198 inches (503cm) of snow in 2024. That's 99% of their reported 200 inches of annual snowfall, before lifts have even opened for the season.The resort was poised to kick off its 75th Anniversary season with a bang on Saturday June 22nd, but the seemingly endless snowfall has forced them to delay the opening of its ski slopes and iconic hotel for the second time.Ski Portillo employees dig out the hotel's iconic pools and hot tubs on June 17th, 2024.Courtesy Ski Portillo