Is Aspen snowsure?
The snowiest week in Aspen is week 4 of February. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 30 cm of snowfall. Check out the Aspen Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Aspen
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 21 cm | 3.4 days |
| January | 20 cm | 3.6 days |
| February | 26 cm | 4.3 days |
| March | 21 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 17 cm | 3.0 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Aspen during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Aspen is 20 cm. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week.Aspen Mountain prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2919m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2889m) is very near the mid altitude of Aspen Mountain. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Aspen Mountain in the middle of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of April every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 20cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Aspen Mountain during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.7°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -1.4°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not have cold, sunny and calm conditions also occur on average one day during this week in any given year.
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Aspen Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Aspen and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Aspen are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Aspen are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Aspen are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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