Buttermilk Mountain ski resort

📷 Buttermilk Mountain

North America

Buttermilk Mountain

18

Limited

stable

Closed for Season — closed March 25

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

2.3cm

Past 48 Hours

2.3cm

Past 10 Days

12.8cm

14-Day Forecast

17.9cm

Snow Depth

51cm

Updated: Apr 12, 7:31 PMWeather at base: 2399m

Resort Guide

Buttermilk Mountain, located in Aspen, Colorado, is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and terrain ideal for beginners and families, as well as its world-class terrain parks that host the annual X Games. The mountain features 470 acres of skiable terrain, gentle groomed runs, and a dedicated learning area, complemented by modern amenities including on-mountain dining and rental services. Its approachable slopes and vibrant freestyle scene distinguish Buttermilk as a premier destination for both new skiers and snowboarders and freestyle enthusiasts.

Resort Info

Summit3018m
Base2399m
Vertical2030m
Lifts5/5
Runs22/42
Skiable Area470 acres
Avg Snowfall200 inches / 508 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Cliffhouse Restaurant – Renowned for its stunning mountain views and relaxed atmosphere, Cliffhouse is a favorite après-ski spot at Buttermilk, offering Asian-inspired cuisine, local beers, and a scenic outdoor deck perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
18
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Buttermilk Mountain is experiencing mainly clear conditions with a temperature of 9°C and a light wind of 16 km/h. With a snow depth of 30cm and 5cm of snowfall over the past week, conditions are decent for spring skiing, but expect a bit of softness. Looking ahead, the forecast suggests an average of 18cm of snow over the next two weeks, which could freshen things up nicely.

AI-generated summary

This resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.

Depth

54cm depth - adequate for most conditions.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3018mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM

11cm
24h
18cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
11
Prev10d
0.1
Now12
0.6
M13
5.8
T14
0.6
W15
T16
0.6
F17
0.4
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Colorado region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2890m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

2399m

Temp

12.7°C

Wind

16.4km/h

Snow Depth

30cm

14-Day Forecast

12.2cm

Mid-Mountain

2709m

Temp

10.3°C

Wind

24.3km/h

Snow Depth

41cm

14-Day Forecast

9.7cm

Summit

3018m

Temp

8.7°C

Wind

16.4km/h

Snow Depth

51cm

14-Day Forecast

18.2cm

Lifts Open

5/5
100%

open

Runs Open

22/42

Live Conditions

Buttermilk Mountain Webcams

All Webcams

Aspen Snowmass / Roundshot

Aspen Snowmass

2 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3018m)

ECMWF
17.9cm
GFS
12.5cm
GEM
10.6cm
JMA
27.4cm
ICON
8.5cm
Météo-Fr
9.1cm
SnowSure™
14.3cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

☁️

9°

-3.1°

0.1cm

Mon

13

❄️

7.1°

-3.5°

0.6cm

Tue

14

❄️

1.8°

-7°

5.8cm

Wed

15

❄️

2.5°

-6.7°

0.6cm

Thu

16

6.5°

-6°

Fri

17

❄️

2.2°

-10.6°

0.6cm

Sat

18

❄️

-2.1°

-17°

0.4cm

Sun

19

☁️

4.7°

-12.4°

Mon

20

8.2°

-4.1°

Tue

21

❄️

6.5°

-3.1°

1.1cm

Summit elevation (3018m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC

177.7cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-32%

vs 5-Year Avg

261.3cm avg by now

-26%

vs 30-Year Avg

241.5cm avg by now

261.3cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 10%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at just 71% and 78% of those benchmarks, respectively. This marks a notable anomaly following several years of above-average snowfall, suggesting increased variability and a sharp decline in the most recent season.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.