Buttermilk Mountain ski resort

📷 Buttermilk Mountain

North America

Buttermilk Mountain

36

Solid

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 26

today

Past 24 Hours

6.4cm

Past 48 Hours

9.9cm

Past 10 Days

34.1cm

14-Day Forecast

23.1cm

Snow Depth

51cm

Updated: Feb 26, 3:31 PMWeather at base: 2399m

Resort Guide

Buttermilk Mountain, located in Aspen, Colorado, is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and terrain ideal for beginners and families, as well as its world-class terrain parks that host the annual X Games. The mountain features 470 acres of skiable terrain, gentle groomed runs, and a dedicated learning area, complemented by modern amenities including on-mountain dining and rental services. Its approachable slopes and vibrant freestyle scene distinguish Buttermilk as a premier destination for both new skiers and snowboarders and freestyle enthusiasts.

Resort Info

Summit3018m
Base2399m
Vertical2030m
Lifts5/5
Runs40/44
Skiable Area470 acres
Avg Snowfall200 inches / 508 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Cliffhouse Restaurant – Renowned for its stunning mountain views and relaxed atmosphere, Cliffhouse is a favorite après-ski spot at Buttermilk, offering Asian-inspired cuisine, local beers, and a scenic outdoor deck perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
36
Solid
stable

Good conditions - book with confidence.

Buttermilk Mountain is currently enjoying a snow depth of 69cm, providing a solid base for your skiing adventures. With 6cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours and a promising 14-day forecast suggesting an average of 17cm, conditions are looking favorable for the upcoming days.

AI-generated summary

Depth

49cm depth - adequate for most conditions.

Recent

16cm in the past week - decent refresh.

Forecast

17cm forecast - some snow expected.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3018mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM

28cm
24h
23cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
28
Prev10d
4
Now26
F27
S28
0.1
S1
M2
1.8
T3
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2890m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

2399m

Temp

0.5°C

Wind

1.4km/h

Snow Depth

69cm

14-Day Forecast

12.4cm

Mid-Mountain

2709m

Temp

-0.2°C

Wind

10.7km/h

Snow Depth

60cm

14-Day Forecast

5.6cm

Summit

3018m

Temp

-3.5°C

Wind

1.4km/h

Snow Depth

69cm

14-Day Forecast

16.5cm

Lifts Open

5/5
100%

open

Runs Open

40/44

Live Conditions

Buttermilk Mountain Webcams

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3018m)

ECMWF
23.1cm
GFS
6.6cm
GEM
8.4cm
JMA
20.5cm
ICON
4cm
Météo-Fr
5.4cm
SnowSure™
11.3cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

❄️

1.5°

-11.4°

4cm

Fri

27

☁️

4.3°

-11.7°

Sat

28

☁️

6.5°

-9.1°

Sun

1

☁️

6°

-3.1°

0.1cm

Mon

2

☁️

7°

-5.9°

Tue

3

❄️

4.4°

-8.1°

1.8cm

Wed

4

3.7°

-12.3°

Thu

5

❄️

-1.7°

-7.4°

3.4cm

Fri

6

❄️

0.1°

-10.4°

0.7cm

Sat

7

❄️

-0.5°

-12.1°

0.3cm

Summit elevation (3018m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC

133.4cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-24%

vs 5-Year Avg

175.1cm avg by now

-21%

vs 30-Year Avg

169.3cm avg by now

175.1cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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