Best time to ski Aspen Snowmass
For the best snow, ski Aspen Snowmass in March, December, and February. Those months bring 47% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Aspen Snowmass snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 12,510 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Aspen Snowmass's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: March, December, and February get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Aspen Snowmass season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Aspen Snowmass?
For the best snow, ski Aspen Snowmass in March, December, and February. Those months bring 47% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Aspen Snowmass?
March is typically the snowiest month at Aspen Snowmass, with about 17% of the season's snow.
Does Aspen Snowmass have good snow in December?
December brings about 16% of Aspen Snowmass's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Aspen Snowmass getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Aspen Snowmass has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. It picked up 4.5" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 29°F, partly cloudy, with 3 mph wind.