Snowmass snow report
Snowmass
Snowmass Ski Resort is a popular destination for skiers in the United States, located in Colorado. With over 3,300 acres of ski terrain, this resort offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding runs in the country. The best trails for advanced skiers are the Hanging Valley Wall and the Cirque, while beginners can enjoy the gentle slopes of Elk Camp. An interesting fact is that Snowmass Ski Resort is home to the largest cross-country ski system in North America, offering over 90 kilometers of groomed trails. For beginner skiers, the resort offers excellent ski lessons and a dedicated beginners' area. For après ski, the Limelight Lounge is a great choice with its cozy atmosphere and live music.
Terrain mix: The Snowmass Ski Resort in Colorado is located in the Elk Mountains Range and specifically on the slopes of Snowmass Mountain. The resort also offers views of other nearby mountain ranges such as the Maroon Bells, Capitol Peak, and Pyramid Peak. These mountains provide stunning backdrops for the ski resort and offer a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders to explore.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Snowmass is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bison Lake | 9 in | → |
| Vail Ski Area Mid-Mtn | 2 in | → |
| Park Cone | 1 in | → |
| Trapper Lake | 1 in | → |
| Butte | 1 in | → |
| Vallecito | 6 in | → |
| Nohrsc Butte | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Cochetopa Pass | 1 in | → |
| Tower | 40 in | → |
| Tower | 40 in | → |
| Upper San Juan | 1 in | → |
| Aspen Highlands Ski Area Cld 9 | 0 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Snowmass -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Buttermilk Mountain
- Aspen Highlands
- Aspen Mountain
- Crested Butte Mountain Resort
- Sunlight Mountain Resort
Campgrounds
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Snowmass in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Snowmass reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Snowmass
Where does the snow data for Snowmass come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Snowmass?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Snowmass?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Snowmass.