Ski resorts push back against permanent daylight saving over winter safety
Ski resorts across the US oppose making daylight saving permanent, citing worker safety and operational concerns.
Ski resorts across the US are asking Congress to block permanent daylight saving. A coalition of 115 ski areas in 10 states warned that the change could push winter sunrises past 8 a.m.
in the Mountain West and New England. Workers would have to prepare slopes in darkness, creating safety risks.
The change could potentially delay when resorts open. Resorts say they cannot safely open until crews inspect and prepare slopes, work that needs daylight.
Delayed openings would shorten peak skiing hours. This would hurt nearby hotels, restaurants and other mountain businesses.
Trump and supporters of the Sunshine Protection Act are pushing the change. The House has already approved it.
- 115 in 10 states
- Ski areas opposing
- Past 8 a.m.
- Proposed winter sunrise time
- Vote pending
- Senate action
- Already approved
- House status
Why it mattersSki resorts show Congress that permanent daylight saving has real costs beyond convenience, affecting worker safety and the tourism economy.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect unless the US passes the law and Australia later faces similar ski industry pushback in its own daylight saving debates.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 39 min ago
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