Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Grizzly Peak · 0 mi · 11,110 ft · read 1 Nov
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?+2.2 °C vs normal | Well below normal5 in · normally 8 in | no call | +2.2 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?+0.6 °C vs normal | Below normal11 in · normally 12 in | no call | +0.6 °C |
| 13–19 NovSolid?+1.1 °C vs normal | About normal14 in · normally 14 in | no call | +1.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovSolid?+0.3 °C vs normal | About normal17 in · normally 17 in | no call | +0.3 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?+0.0 °C vs normal | About normal19 in · normally 20 in | no call | +0.0 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?-0.6 °C vs normal | About normal22 in · normally 22 in | no call | -0.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal36th percentile
December
Below normal37th percentile
January
Below normal40th percentile
February
Below normal44th percentile
March
About normal51st percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
58 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
44% below41% near15%
December
42% below37% near22%
January
37% below44% near19%
February
33%47% near19%
March
26%48% near26%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 58 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,530 ft 10,520 ft to 13,050 ft
- Skiable terrain1,428 ac
- Average snowfall350 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts9
- Marked runs107 33 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner6%2 mi
- Intermediate39%13 mi
- Advanced55%18 mi
Getting there
EGE
Drive from Eagle-Vailregional airport
1 h 3978 mi
DEN
Drive from Denvermajor hub
2 h88 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gemstrongly
Powderstrongly
Groomersa little
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakinga little
Villagebarely
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 15 in | 7 in – 23 in7–23 in | 46 in | -7 °C | 67% |
| DecemberDec | 28 in | 18 in – 38 in18–38 in | 59 in | -10 °C | 65% |
| JanuaryJan | 39 in | 30 in – 51 in30–51 in | 61 in | -11 °C | 64% |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 in | 38 in – 65 in38–65 in | 59 in | -10 °C | 54% |
| MarchMar | 58 in | 47 in – 75 in47–75 in | 56 in | -7 °C | 59% |
| AprilApr | 58 in | 38 in – 71 in38–71 in | 43 in | -4 °C | 52% |
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