Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Chapman Tunnel · 13 mi · 10,090 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 | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | +2.2 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?+0.6 °C vs normal | Above normal5 in · normally 4 in | no call | +0.6 °C |
| 13–19 NovMarginal?+1.1 °C vs normal | Above normal7 in · normally 6 in | no call | +1.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?+0.3 °C vs normal | Above normal10 in · normally 9 in | no call | +0.3 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecMarginal?+0.0 °C vs normal | Above normal13 in · normally 12 in | no call | +0.0 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?-0.6 °C vs normal | Above normal15 in · normally 14 in | no call | -0.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Below normal47th percentile
December
Below normal45th percentile
January
Below normal46th percentile
February
Below normal47th percentile
March
About normal53rd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
32 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
35% below41% near25%
December
34%40% near25%
January
31%47% near22%
February
30%49% near21%
March
25%49% near26%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 32 in
The mountain
- Vertical3,635 ft 8,040 ft to 11,675 ft
- Skiable terrain1,040 ac
- Average snowfall283 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts6
- Marked runs76 27 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner0%0 mi
- Intermediate59%16 mi
- Advanced41%11 mi
Getting there
ASE
Drive from Aspenregional airport
9 min4 mi
DEN
Drive from Denvermajor hub
4 h 33222 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gembarely
Powderoutstanding
Groomersstrongly
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakinga little
Villagestrongly
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 | 8 in | 2 in – 10 in2–10 in | 31 in | -4 °C | 67% |
| DecemberDec | 19 in | 11 in – 22 in11–22 in | 55 in | -8 °C | 65% |
| JanuaryJan | 28 in | 19 in – 36 in19–36 in | 48 in | -9 °C | 64% |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 in | 27 in – 45 in27–45 in | 50 in | -8 °C | 54% |
| MarchMar | 38 in | 29 in – 52 in29–52 in | 39 in | -4 °C | 59% |
| AprilApr | 32 in | 12 in – 44 in12–44 in | 26 in | 0 °C | 52% |
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