Is Aspen snowsure?

The snowiest week in Aspen is week 4 of February. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 11.8in of snowfall. Check out the Aspen Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Aspen

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December8.3in3.4 days
January7.9in3.6 days
February10.2in4.3 days
March8.3in3.7 days
April6.7in3.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Aspen during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Aspen is 9.8 in. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week. Aspen Mountain prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 9577 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (7756 ft is slightly below the middle elevation of Aspen Mountain. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Aspen Mountain at the end of March. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 9.8 in. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Aspen Mountain during week four of March is 27°F while the average minimum temperature is only 23°F. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 6mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day during this week while fresh snow days that do not coincide with ideal conditions also happen on average two days during this week in any given year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Aspen and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Aspen


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Aspen and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Aspen are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Aspen and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Aspen are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Aspen and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Aspen are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.