Snow & Ski Conditions Aspen Snowmass

The Aspen Snowmass snow report for Jan 16 is a 20" base depth with 32 of 41 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Aspen Snowmass are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
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Recent Snowfall

     
1"0"0"0"0"0"

Base

20"
Packed Powder

Mid Mountain

27"
Packed Powder

Summit

32"
Packed Powder

Depth vs Average

61%
vs average of 33" on Jan 16
Lifts Open
32/41 open
Acres Open
4610 Acres Open
Runs Open
299/366 open
Beginner Runs Open
67/68
Intermediate Runs Open
159/162
Advanced Runs Open
52/62
Expert Runs Open
21/74
Runs Open
82%

Resort Overview

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Nov 28
Projected Opening
Apr 19
Projected Closing
Aspen / Snowmass is located in the heart of Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley and spans four distinct mountains: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. With 5,700 acres of skiable terrain, 366 trails, and 41 lifts, the resort offers one of the most diverse alpine experiences in North America. The vertical drop reaches 4,406 ft from a summit elevation of 12,510 ft, and the area receives an average of 300 inches of snowfall annually, supported by extensive snowmaking across all four mountains.Families are well catered for with beginner zones at Buttermilk and Snowmass, ski schools, tubing lanes, and the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center—Colorado’s largest children’s complex. The resort also features three terrain parks, two pipes, and a wide range of lift types including gondolas, high-speed chairs, and surface lifts. With 6% beginner terrain, 43% intermediate, 17% advanced, and 34% expert, Aspen / Snowmass is ideal for mixed-ability groups seeking variety and challenge.Visitors choose Aspen / Snowmass for its blend of high-altitude adventure, luxury amenities, and cultural vibrancy. Whether skiing the 5.3-mile Long Shot run or enjoying après-ski in downtown Aspen, the resort delivers a complete mountain experience with world-class infrastructure and unforgettable scenery. 

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