Last week, Nordic Valley Resort’s 2025-26 season seemed to have one foot in the grave when the ski and snowboard hill temporarily closed due to a lack of snow. Now it has nearly a foot on the ground and is showing signs of life.

Lifts were turning again Friday after the Eden-area resort reported receiving 11 inches of snow in the last storm. Plus, general manager Cobalt Stromberg said, the storm produced cold enough temperatures to allow for several days of snowmaking.

“We are making snow at every opportunity,” Stromberg said in a message to The Salt Lake Tribune. “And the wind helps to blow snow into the north-facing slopes.”

Nordic Valley plans to open its Apollo lift, which goes to the top of the resort, as well as its beginner-friendly Cub and Bridger lifts. It is reporting a base depth of 11 inches with a season total of 26.

Walk-up tickets for Friday or Saturday were selling for $59 on the resort’s website. Kids 12 and under always ski free at Nordic Valley.

“It’s great to be open,” Stromberg said. “Guests and employees are stoked to be back on the mountain.”

Nordic Valley has the lowest base of all the Utah ski areas at 5,400 feet. Though it upgraded its snowmaking in the offseason, it was the last to open this winter. Last week, much of its snow had eroded due to rain, forcing the decision to temporarily close.

If Nordic Valley could accumulate enough snow from this week’s storm to reopen, Stromberg said at the time, he hoped it could stay open until at least the end of March.

Weather patterns aren’t shaping up in skiers’ favor, though. Starting Monday, temperatures are forecast to stay above freezing at the mountain for at least the next week, according to OpenSnow.com. In addition, a storm that was in the forecast for the end of the month appears to have petered out.

The site OntheSnow.com offers a slightly more optimistic forecast of low temperatures in the teens next week, which would allow for additional snowmaking. However, it also calls for more rain at the resort Tuesday and Wednesday.

Stromberg said he and his staff are doing what they can to extend the life of the ski season, including keeping their faith.

“We always plan to operate and remain open as long as possible,” he said. “The forecast can change, and we are staying optimistic.”