Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Butte · 1 mi · 10,190 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 NovMarginal?+2.2 °C vs normal | Below normal4 in · normally 5 in | no call | +2.2 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?+0.6 °C vs normal | Above normal9 in · normally 8 in | no call | +0.6 °C |
| 13–19 NovSolid?+1.1 °C vs normal | Above normal12 in · normally 12 in | no call | +1.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovSolid?+0.3 °C vs normal | Above normal17 in · normally 16 in | no call | +0.3 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?+0.0 °C vs normal | Above normal22 in · normally 20 in | no call | +0.0 °C |
| 4–10 DecGreat?-0.6 °C vs normal | Above normal27 in · normally 26 in | no call | -0.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Above normal57th percentile
December
Above normal54th percentile
January
Above normal55th percentile
February
Above normal57th percentile
March
Well above normal62nd 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
22%40% near38% above
December
23%42% near35% above
January
20%50% near30%
February
19%49% near32%
March
12%48% near40% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 58 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,787 ft 9,375 ft to 12,162 ft
- Skiable terrain1,547 ac
- Average snowfall300 in a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts15
- Marked runs93 35 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner31%11 mi
- Intermediate52%18 mi
- Advanced17%6 mi
Getting there
ASE
Drive from Aspenregional airport
3 h 14103 mi
DEN
Drive from Denvermajor hub
5 h 41255 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gemstrongly
Powdera little
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 | 14 in | 4 in – 20 in4–20 in | 58 in | -5 °C | 67% |
| DecemberDec | 34 in | 22 in – 41 in22–41 in | 84 in | -10 °C | 65% |
| JanuaryJan | 48 in | 35 in – 67 in35–67 in | 84 in | -10 °C | 64% |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 in | 49 in – 82 in49–82 in | 90 in | -8 °C | 54% |
| MarchMar | 66 in | 53 in – 93 in53–93 in | 75 in | -5 °C | 59% |
| AprilApr | 58 in | 38 in – 80 in38–80 in | 41 in | -1 °C | 52% |
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