Aspen Snowmass Spring Conditions: Fresh Powder and Firm Mornings Await
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Aspen Snowmass Spring Conditions: Fresh Powder and Firm Mornings Await
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Daily Ski Conditions for Aspen Snowmass, Colorado
Aspen Snowmass is looking pretty solid right now with **56 cm of snow at the summit and 43 cm at the base**, thanks to some recent action that dropped fresh powder on January 29. The snow quality is described as gripping, which means you're getting that sweet spot of conditions where your edges will hold and you can really carve. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any new snow in the last 24 or 48 hours, but the recent dump has set things up nicely for the week ahead.
Currently, **91 percent of the terrain is open at Aspen Mountain with 94 out of 103 kilometers of slopes available**. Seven out of nine lifts are spinning, so you've got solid access to the mountain. The valley run is open too, which is always a bonus for getting back down to base.
Weather-wise, today is mild and mostly sunny with highs around 40 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit and lows dropping to the low 20s. It's the kind of day where you might see some afternoon softening, especially on south-facing runs, but shaded terrain should stay pretty firm. Looking ahead over the next five days, expect mostly sunny and partly cloudy conditions with temperatures gradually warming through mid-week. The real excitement comes around Tuesday when light snow showers are possible, though it's looking pretty minimal for the immediate future. Come Friday and beyond, things are expected to remain fairly dry with highs in the mid-30s to low 50s.
The longer-range outlook suggests no major storms are on the horizon for the next two weeks, but forecasters are eyeing mid-February as potentially more interesting. For now, you're in that lull period where conditions will slowly soften during the day and refreeze at night, giving you that classic spring-like skiing experience even though it's still winter.
For those wondering about the season overall, Aspen Snowmass typically gets around 300 inches of snow annually, so while things are a bit lean right now compared to historical averages, the resort is still operating well with good base depths. The season runs through April 19, giving you plenty of time to log some serious vertical. If you're planning a trip soon, aim for early morning runs to catch the firm snow, and be prepared to adjust your route as things soften up through the afternoon. It's prime conditions for intermediate skiers right now, though experts will want to hunt for shaded pockets where fresher snow has held up.
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