Ski Resorts Warn Permanent DST Could Disrupt Winter Operations and Local Economies

A coalition of ski resort trade groups representing 115 ski areas in 10 states urged U.S. Senators to oppose the Sunshine Protection Act of 2026, which would lock in daylight saving time year‑round. They contend that losing a wintermorning hour of daylight would jeopardize safety and operations—hampering dawn avalanche control, lift prep and early starts, potentially delaying openings, shortening the season, and hurting mountain-town economies. The bill would replace the current Uniform Time Act with a nationwide standard time; past attempts have stalled in Congress, and industry patrollers note that morning daylight is crucial for their work.