📷 Aspen Highlands
North America
Aspen Highlands
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 14, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:00 AM UTC · informational only
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Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
4
2026–27 season
Overview
Aspen Highlands is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 14, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:00 UTC.
Resort Guide
Aspen Highlands is located in Aspen, Colorado, and is renowned for its expert terrain, including the legendary Highland Bowl, offering challenging runs and expansive views of the Maroon Bells. The resort features 1,040 acres of skiable terrain, a vertical rise of 3,635 feet, and a laid-back, authentic mountain atmosphere. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, ski and snowboard schools, and convenient access to the broader Aspen Snowmass area, making it a favorite for advanced skiers seeking a genuine alpine experience.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Aspen Highlands
Lifts
5
Skiable area
1040 ac
Longest run
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(118 total)
Intermediate
27
23% of terrain
Advanced
14
12% of terrain
Expert
77
65% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Intermediate23%
- Advanced12%
- Expert65%
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad3
- Triple chair2
Snowmaking covers about 63% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro – Renowned for its energetic après-ski scene, Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro offers stunning mountain views, champagne toasts, and lively parties on the slopes, making it a must-visit for those seeking a festive atmosphere after a day of skiing at Aspen Highlands.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:00 AM UTC
Base
2451m
Temp
18°C
Wind
12.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
3114m
Temp
13.6°C
Wind
12.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
3777m
Temp
9.3°C
Wind
12.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Aspen Highlands Webcams
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Getting There
Road Conditions
3 sensors nearby
No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (CDOT). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Roadside weather sensors
CO-82 040.10 Westbound at Cemetry Lane Aspen
2.4 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 24°C
- Air
- 19°C
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 6:52 AM
CO-82 035.30 Eastbound at Brush Creek Road Snowmass
7.4 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 22°C
- Air
- 15°C
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 6:51 AM
CO-82 029.80 Westbound at Phillips River View
15.6 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 22°C
- Air
- 17°C
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 6:51 AM
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via CDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Aspen Highlands (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 6:00 AM
Today 21 / 5 | Wed, Jul 15 20 / 4 | Thu, Jul 16 19 / 50.9mm | Fri, Jul 17 19 / 36.3mm | Sat, Jul 18 20 / 56mm | Sun, Jul 19 19 / 34.8mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 4 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0.8 |
| Temp (°C) | 13 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 8 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 17 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 40 | 29 | 18 | 33 | 20 | 28 | 40 | 29 | 26 | 41 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3777m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☁️
21.2°
5.2°
13 km/h
Wed
15
☁️
20.3°
4.4°
13 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
19.4°
4.5°
9 km/h
Fri
17
🌦️
18.8°
2.8°
9 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
20.2°
4.8°
9 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
19°
2.9°
12 km/h
Mon
20
⛈️
20.3°
3.9°
10 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
16.7°
4.6°
11 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
15.7°
3.6°
8 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
16.7°
2.6°
13 km/h
Summit elevation (3777m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:00 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 287cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 287cm full-season avg
287cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 267.5 cm, notably higher than the 30-year average of 217.9 cm, indicating a recent upward trend. The 2022 and 2021 seasons were particularly anomalous, with snowfall totals (362.8 cm and 328.7 cm, respectively) significantly exceeding both short- and long-term averages. However, the most recent season's snowfall is substantially below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at only 62% and 76% of those benchmarks, respectively, marking a sharp decline from the preceding high-snowfall years. This suggests increased variability and a recent downturn following a period of above-average snowfall.
Aspen Highlands Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 330cm with an average of 130 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 37.4cm | 14 days | 17cm | 33cm | 9.1cm |
| December | 45.7cm | 17 days | 46cm | 65cm | 9.3cm |
| January | 43.9cm | 17 days | 71cm | 88cm | 8.4cm |
| February | 45.5cm | 18 days | 88cm | 104cm | 8.6cm |
| March | 46.7cm | 18 days | 98cm | 113cm | 9.2cm |
| April | 51.5cm | 18 days | 97cm | 112cm | 10.7cm |
| May | 24.4cm | 12 days | 65cm | 96cm | 7.3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 14, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
