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📷 Beaver Creek

North America

Beaver Creek

Off-season

Last season ended March 28, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed March 28

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:00 AM•Weather at base: 2469m

Overview

Beaver Creek is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended March 28, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Beaver Creek is a premier ski resort located in the Colorado Rockies, offering 2,082 acres of skiable terrain and a refined alpine village atmosphere. The resort is known for its meticulously groomed slopes, family-friendly environment, and signature experiences such as complimentary fresh-baked cookies and world-class ski school programs. Key amenities include luxury accommodations, fine dining, and a modern lift system, while its unique blend of upscale service and approachable terrain sets it apart as a destination for both families and discerning skiers.

Resort Info

Summit3488m
Base2469m
Vertical1019m
Lifts24
Runs167
Skiable Area2082 acres
Average snowfall324 inches / 823 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedMarch 28, 2026
Projected openingNovember 25, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Coyote Café – A longtime favorite in Beaver Creek Village, Coyote Café is renowned for its laid-back atmosphere, signature margaritas, and lively après-ski scene, making it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

3488mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SNOTELBase 3cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

2469m

Temp

11.1°C

Wind

6.2km/h

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Mid-Mountain

2979m

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7.8°C

Wind

6.2km/h

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Summit

3488m

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4.5°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Beaver Creek El Niño rank & forecast

Beaver Creek ranks #187 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, +2% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier C — ENSO-proof: Strong El Niño winters looked like a normal year here — within about ±3% of this resort’s own 30-year snowfall average. Not a jackpot, not a bust: a hedge if you’re planning around El Niño.

#187 of 488Tier C — ENSO-proof

Strong-event signal: +2% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Beaver Creek averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Beaver Creek has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -7%, '15-16 +5%, '23-24 +8%.

'97-98 −7%'15-16 +5%'23-24 +8%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Beaver Creek (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 Aug 28, 10:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
17 / 41.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
17 / 45.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
13 / 36.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
15 / 47.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
14 / 10.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
14 / 10.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.21.20.40.20.44.622.81.82.52.91.70.20.400.20.40
Temp (°C)11178101777126512561357145
Wind (km/h)71469167714446571569146
Gusts (km/h)264722355031344922193632274034334532

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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17.2°

3.9°

16 km/h

Sat

29

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17.1°

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17 km/h

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30

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13°

2.9°

17 km/h

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31

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14.7°

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8 km/h

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14°

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16 km/h

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14.2°

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16 km/h

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3

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16.1°

1.4°

10 km/h

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17.1°

3.1°

14 km/h

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5

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17.1°

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17 km/h

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16°

2.7°

19 km/h

Summit elevation (3488m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 10:36 AM

3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates it is quiet at Beaver Creek, with no winter restrictions in place and typical off-season pavement conditions. The nearest roadside sensor at I-70 MP 171.10 EB at Dowd Junction shows above freezing temperatures, with air at 12°C. There are no active chain controls or restrictions on the highways SnowSure monitors near Beaver Creek. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

I-70 MP 171.10 EB at Dowd Junction

5.7 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
16°C
Air
12°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 10:36 AM

I-70 MP 155.80 WB : 0.9 miles W of CO 131

18 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
15°C
Air
10°C
Wind
3 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 10:36 AM

I-70 182.15 Eastbound : 2.2 mile East of Big Horn Road Vail

20.4 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
16°C
Air
13°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 10:28 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.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC

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Off-season · 241cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 274cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~175.9 cm. That's 27% below the 5-year average (241 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 36% below the 30-year average (274 cm).

Beaver Creek Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 354cm with an average of 134 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November37.9cm14 days16cm29cm8.7cm
December45.7cm18 days41cm58cm8.6cm
January46.5cm18 days66cm83cm8.7cm
February46.9cm19 days84cm98cm8.5cm
March48.2cm18 days91cm105cm8.9cm
April57.7cm18 days90cm105cm11.2cm
May29.3cm12 days61cm90cm8.3cm

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 Nov 25, 2026

Through Mar 28, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Beaver Creek, ERA5 season snowfall median was 369 cm (145 in), about 3% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

369 cm

10 El Niño winters · 3% above median

All-season median

358 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10369 cm356 cm – 381 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12359 cm314 cm – 381 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8333 cm294 cm – 373 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Beaver Creek

Where is Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek runs from a base elevation of 2,469 m (8,100 ft) to a summit of 3,488 m (11,444 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,019 m (3,343 ft).
How big is Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek has 2,082 acres (843 hectares) of skiable terrain, 167 marked runs and 24 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Beaver Creek?
Beaver Creek typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Beaver Creek get in a typical season?
Beaver Creek averages 324 inches / 823 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Beaver Creek in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #187 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +2% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Beaver Creek averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Beaver Creek has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -7%, '15-16 +5%, '23-24 +8%.