SNOWPACK DEPTH
32.0" 95%
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2" 0.57 "
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Aspen Highlands is offering skiers and snowboarders a pristine winter experience today, January 15, 2025, with incredible conditions on the mountain. Overnight temperatures dipped to a frosty 0.9°F, setting the stage for a fresh layer of 2 inches of new snowfall, adding to an impressive snowpack depth of 32 inches. With the current snowpack depth sitting 46% above the historical average, the slopes are primed for peak performance. Though the 72-hour forecast predicts only a light dusting of 0.07 inches, the mountain’s excellent snow water equivalent (SWE) of 7 ensures a solid, skiable base across all terrain. Expect silky groomers, powder stashes, and challenging runs in the renowned Highland Bowl.
While conditions are stellar, safety remains paramount on the mountain. Recent headlines underscore the importance of caution, with reports of tragic accidents, including a fatal collision with a tree and a skier airlifted from the Highlands Bowl after a long fall. If venturing into advanced terrain, stay alert and ski with a buddy. On a brighter note, there’s buzz about Aspen Highlands extending its season thanks to the abundance of snow, and upcoming tweaks to the popular Cloud Nine alpine bistro promise to enhance the après-ski scene. Grab your gear and enjoy the magic of Aspen Highlands today!
| Snowpack Percent Normal | 95% |
| Max Recorded Snowpack | 83" |
| Snowfall Past 24 Hours | 2" |
| Snowfall Next 24 Hours | 0" |
| Snowfall Next 5 Days | 0.57" |
| Terrain Surface | NA |
| Powder Score | NA |
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About the Area
The Aspen Highlands Ski Resort in Colorado is located in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of the resort include:
1. Aspen Highlands: The resort itself is named after the mountain it is located on, Aspen Highlands. This mountain offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
2. Maroon Bells: The iconic Maroon Bells, two peaks in the Elk Mountains, are visible from the resort and provide a stunning backdrop to the ski slopes.
3. Highland Bowl: This challenging terrain at Aspen Highlands is a favorite among advanced skiers and snowboarders. It offers steep chutes and open bowls for experienced riders to enjoy.
4. Pyramid Peak: Another prominent peak in the Elk Mountains, Pyramid Peak is visible from Aspen Highlands and adds to the picturesque scenery of the resort.
5. Deep Temerity: This area of the resort offers some of the steepest terrain in Colorado, with challenging runs that will test even the most experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Overall, Aspen Highlands Ski Resort is known for its stunning mountain scenery, challenging terrain, and variety of slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Aspen Highlands is a ski resort in Colorado, USA, known for its steep and challenging terrain. Some of the best trails include Highland Bowl, Olympic Bowl, and Steeplechase. An interesting fact that few people know is that the resort was founded by Whipple Van Ness Jones, the inventor of the geodesic dome, who also designed the Highland Bowl ski area. For beginner skiers, the resort offers the Cloud Nine beginner area, which has gentle slopes and a magic carpet lift. The best apres ski bar at Aspen Highlands is Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro, which offers European-style dining, live music, and champagne spraying.
| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 5 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 6500 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 2451 Meters |
| Terrain Park | No |
| Acreage | 1028 Acres |
| Established | 1958 |
| Run Count | 125 Trails |
Ski Resort Forecast View more
| Ski Area | Next 24 Hours | Next 3 Days | Next 5 Days |
| Ski Cooper | 0" | 0" | 0.72" |
| Arapahoe Basin | 0" | 0" | 2.69" |
| Crested Butte Mountain Resort | 0" | 0" | 0.65" |
| Howelsen Hill Ski Area | 0" | 0.35" | 4.07" |
| Solvista Basin At Granby Ranch | 0.05" | 0.42" | 6.43" |
| Keystone Resort | 0" | 0" | 1.51" |
Regional Snowpack Conditions View more
| Location | Overnight | Snowpack | SWE |
| NOHRSC LOST DOG | -1" | 41" | 9.7" |
| GRAYBACK | 0" | 7" | 2.8" |
| WOLF CREEK SUMMIT | 2" | 43" | 11" |
| COCHETOPA PASS | 0" | 17" | 3.2" |
| NOHRSC MOON PASS | 0" | 18" | 4.5" |
| ZIRKEL | -1" | 51" | 10.8" |
| LILY POND | 0" | 18" | 4.2" |
| SARGENTS MESA | 1" | 25" | 5" |