| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 7 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 8250 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 2399 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 470 Acres |
Winter Weather Advisory currently in effect for Buttermilk Mountain. * WHAT...Snow expected above 8500 feet. Total snow accumulations
of 5 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains, Gore and Elk
Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and Flat Tops.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. A detailed map of
the snowfall can be found at: www.weather.gov/gjt/winter.
- New Snowfall
- Past 24 hours
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Ski Area Conditions
Recent snowpack levels, water content, and air temperature for the ski area
Seasonal Comparison
Compare snowpack levels this season from past seasons
| Current | Average | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.0" (-100%) | 5" | 12.0" (2016) | -1.0" (2019) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Sunny, with a high near 61. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Tomorrow, Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
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Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEARHAMER | 13 | 7,792 ft | |||
| GYPSUM | None | 6,286 ft | |||
| DIFFICULT | 47 | 8,139 ft | |||
| GOTHIC | 4 | 9,657 ft | |||
| CEMENT CREEK | 13 | 8,967 ft | |||
| LITTLE MATTIE | 22 | 7,911 ft | |||
| SILVER BELL | 14 | 8,520 ft | |||
| SPRING CREEK | 12 | 8,544 ft | |||
| SILVER QUEEN | 6 | 8,682 ft | |||
| MOLLIE B | 27 | 7,895 ft | |||
| NORTH BANK | 17 | 8,433 ft | |||
| ROSY LANE | 20 | 8,460 ft | |||
| SYLVAN LAKE STATE PARK | 44 | 8,535 ft | |||
| SILVER BAR | 4 | 8,312 ft | |||
| TAYLOR CANYON | 7 | 8,373 ft | |||
| LITTLE MAUD | 20 | 7,808 ft | |||
| ONE MILE | 25 | 8,411 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPEN MOUNTAIN | 37" | 60° | 10.81" |
| BUTTERMILK MOUNTAIN | 30" | 61° | 8.42" |
| BEAVER CREEK RESORT | 37" | 72° | 8.64" |
| SNOWMASS | 30" | 61° | 8.42" |
| CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT | 25" | 61° | 4.84" |
| ASPEN HIGHLANDS | 30" | 61° | 8.42" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE STORE SECTION | 401.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | II to II+ |
| BARREL SPRINGS | 4040.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | IV+ to V+ |
| THE UPPER | 38.3cfs | 8.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| STATE BRIDGE TO BURNS | 552.0cfs | 20.0 Mi | I to II+ |
| BURNS TO DOTSERO | 4040.0cfs | 29.0 Mi | I to IV |
| CASTLE CREEK | 203.0cfs | 2.0 Mi | IV+ to V- |
| LOWER EAGLE (EDWARDS WATER PLANT TO EAGLE) | 250.0cfs | 17.0 Mi | III- to III+ |
| BARREL SPRINGS | 4040.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | IV+ to V+ |
| BOGAN CANYON | 1840.0cfs | 6.85 Mi | III to III+ |
| STATE BRIDGE TO TWO BRIDGES | 552.0cfs | 4.8 Mi | I to II+ |
| OH BE JOYFUL | 653.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V |
| WATERFALL TO CONFLUENCE | 401.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V- |
| LOWER EAGLE (EDWARDS WATER PLANT TO EAGLE) | 250.0cfs | 17.0 Mi | III- to III+ |
| CRYSTAL MILL FALLS | 310.0cfs | None Mi | V- to V |
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
COLORADO RIVER NEAR DOTSERO
USGS 09070500 |
4,040 cfs | 5.3 ft |
|
GORE CREEK AT UPPER STATION
USGS 09065500 |
148 cfs | 3.5 ft |
|
LAKE FORK BELOW SUGAR LOAF RESERVOIR
USGS 07082500 |
17 cfs | 0.5 ft |
|
TAYLOR RIVER BELOW TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR
USGS 09109000 |
251 cfs | 4.3 ft |
|
EAST FORK EAGLE RIVER NEAR CLIMAX
USGS 09061600 |
28 cfs | 0.7 ft |
|
ROARING FORK RIVER AB DIFFICULT C NR ASPEN
USGS 09073300 |
179 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
CRYSTAL RIVER AB AVALANCHE C
USGS 09081600 |
1,840 cfs | 3.9 ft |
|
TOMICHI CREEK AT SARGENTS
USGS 09115500 |
216 cfs | 1.8 ft |
|
TAYLOR RIVER AT ALMONT
USGS 09110000 |
702 cfs | 2.8 ft |
|
EAST RIVER AT ALMONT CO.
USGS 09112500 |
1,750 cfs | 5.5 ft |
|
EWING DITCH AT TENNESSEE PASS
USGS 09062000 |
5 cfs | 0.5 ft |
|
COLUMBINE DITCH NEAR FREMONT PASS
USGS 09061500 |
16 cfs | 0.8 ft |
|
ARKANSAS RIVER BELOW EMPIRE GULCH NEAR MALTA
USGS 07083710 |
416 cfs | 4.0 ft |
|
NORTH FORK FRYINGPAN RIVER NEAR NORRIE
USGS 09078500 |
188 cfs | 4.0 ft |
|
GORE CREEK AT MOUTH
USGS 09066510 |
873 cfs | 8.8 ft |
|
NORTH FORK GUNNISON RIVER NEAR SOMERSET
USGS 09132500 |
2,420 cfs | 4.0 ft |
|
BLACK GORE CREEK NEAR MINTURN
USGS 09066000 |
95 cfs | 3.9 ft |
|
TOMICHI CREEK AT GUNNISON
USGS 09119000 |
208 cfs | 2.0 ft |
|
LAKE CREEK ABOVE TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR
USGS 07084500 |
1,080 cfs | 5.1 ft |
|
ROARING FORK RIVER NEAR ASPEN
USGS 09073400 |
359 cfs | 2.4 ft |
|
BEAVER CREEK AT AVON
USGS 09067000 |
46 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
FRYINGPAN RIVER NEAR RUEDI
USGS 09080400 |
120 cfs | 1.5 ft |
|
PINEY RIVER NEAR STATE BRIDGE
USGS 09059500 |
511 cfs | 4.9 ft |
|
MINNESOTA CREEK NEAR PAONIA
USGS 09134000 |
4 cfs | ft |
|
TAYLOR RIVER AT TAYLOR PARK
USGS 09107000 |
608 cfs | 2.9 ft |
|
ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR LEADVILLE
USGS 07081200 |
370 cfs | 6.4 ft |
|
COLORADO RIVER NEAR KREMMLING
USGS 09058000 |
857 cfs | 5.2 ft |
|
CLEAR CREEK ABOVE CLEAR CREEK RESERVOIR
USGS 07086500 |
-999 cfs | 4.4 ft |
|
FRYINGPAN RIVER NEAR THOMASVILLE
USGS 09078600 |
505 cfs | 3.3 ft |
|
MUDDY CRK BLW WOLFORD MTN RESER. NR KREMMLING
USGS 09041400 |
60 cfs | 4.6 ft |
|
MUDDY CREEK AT BARDINE
USGS 09131500 |
504 cfs | 5.5 ft |
|
MISSOURI CREEK NEAR GOLD PARK
USGS 09063900 |
48 cfs | 2.5 ft |
|
EF ARKANSAS R AT US HIWAY 24
USGS 07079300 |
175 cfs | 3.7 ft |
|
ARKANSAS RIVER AT GRANITE
USGS 07086000 |
435 cfs | 3.4 ft |
|
BLUE RIVER BELOW GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR
USGS 09057500 |
75 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
PINEY RIVER BELOW PINEY LAKE
USGS 09058500 |
161 cfs | 4.4 ft |
|
EAGLE RIVER NEAR MINTURN
USGS 09064600 |
605 cfs | 4.8 ft |
|
ROARING FORK RIVER AT GLENWOOD SPRINGS
USGS 09085000 |
4,020 cfs | 5.1 ft |
|
COCHETOPA CREEK BELOW ROCK CREEK NR PARLIN
USGS 09118450 |
20 cfs | 1.9 ft |
|
COLORADO RIVER BELOW GLENWOOD SPRINGS
USGS 09085100 |
8,720 cfs | 6.9 ft |
|
LINCOLN CREEK BL GRIZZLY RESERVOIR
USGS 09073005 |
1 cfs | 1.1 ft |
|
LAKE FORK AT GATEVIEW
USGS 09124500 |
848 cfs | 3.4 ft |
|
HUNTER CREEK NEAR ASPEN
USGS 09074000 |
8 cfs | 1.1 ft |
|
ROARING FORK RIVER NEAR EMMA
USGS 09081000 |
1,710 cfs | 7.5 ft |
|
EAGLE R BL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AT AVON
USGS 09067020 |
1,860 cfs | 7.0 ft |
|
WURTZ DITCH NEAR TENNEESSEE PASS
USGS 09062500 |
36 cfs | 1.3 ft |
|
HALFMOON CREEK NEAR MALTA
USGS 07083000 |
140 cfs | 2.6 ft |
|
EAGLE RIVER BELOW GYPSUM
USGS 09070000 |
2,430 cfs | 6.7 ft |
|
OHIO CREEK ABOVE MOUTH NR GUNNISON
USGS 09113980 |
194 cfs | 3.7 ft |
|
HOMESTAKE CREEK AT GOLD PARK
USGS 09064000 |
144 cfs | 4.9 ft |
|
GORE CREEK ABV RED SANDSTONE CREEK AT VAIL
USGS 09066325 |
619 cfs | 8.1 ft |
|
LAKE CREEK NEAR EDWARDS
USGS 09067200 |
362 cfs | 2.4 ft |
|
BOOTH CREEK NEAR MINTURN
USGS 09066200 |
77 cfs | 4.0 ft |
|
EAGLE RIVER AT RED CLIFF
USGS 09063000 |
144 cfs | 3.9 ft |
|
TWIN-LAKES TUNNEL AT E PORTL
USGS 09073000 |
523 cfs | 4.7 ft |
|
FRYINGPAN RIVER AT MEREDITH
USGS 09080100 |
751 cfs | 3.7 ft |
|
CASTLE CREEK AT ASPEN
USGS 09075400 |
43 cfs | ft |
|
GUNNISON RIVER NEAR GUNNISON
USGS 09114500 |
2,400 cfs | 2.9 ft |
|
MIDDLE CREEK NEAR MINTURN
USGS 09066300 |
18 cfs | 3.0 ft |
|
EAST RIVER BL CEMENT CREEK NR CRESTED BUTTE
USGS 09112200 |
1,990 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
CROSS CREEK NEAR MINTURN
USGS 09065100 |
447 cfs | 4.9 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
GOTHIC
SNOTEL GTHC2 |
3.21" | -2.63" |
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