Aspen Highlands’ snow record is typical for Colorado. 10.0% of winter days with 6 inches or more of snow and 27% of winter months with 30 inches or less are middle of the pack for western destinations, while 4% of months with 90 inches or more is on the low side. Snow density as in most of Colorado is as light as it gets. The hike-to terrain in Highlands Bowl often yields good powder even after modest snowfalls.

Accumulation and Preservation

Aspen Highlands averages about 75% open at Christmas, and is less than half open by Christmas in 15-20% of seasons. Some but not all of the steeps of Deep Temerity and Highlands Bowl are usually open during the holidays and the rest usually fills in sometime in January. Aspen Highlands is high altitude and half north facing so snow preservation is excellent. Deep Temerity faces mostly east and can melt/freeze during the late season.