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Aspen Snow Forecast - 15th March 2025

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Aspen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Aspen

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This is the Snow Forecast for Aspen, United States for 16 days from 15 March.

Updated 15 March 2025 04:39 UTC.

Aspen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected18 March
Next Snow Amount 5cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 2cm 1in
Next 7 Days 13cm 5in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Aspen.

Forecast for today in Aspen

Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -10℃ 14°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 14°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Aspen has 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Aspen from OpenMeteo
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
Thu
20
Fri
21
WindNW F2W F3SW F3SW F4NW F2
3,490m 11,450ft
-11℃ 12°F
Cloud
-4℃ 26°F
Cloud
+1cm
0℃ 31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-3℃ 27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+9cm +4in
-7℃ 19°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
-2℃ 28°F
Clear
-5℃ 24°F
Light Snow
+1cm
NW F2W F2SW F3SW F3SW F2
2,935m 9,629ft
-7℃ 20°F
Cloud
0℃ 32°F
Cloud
+1cm
5℃ 41°F
Cloud
2℃ 35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm +2in
-4℃ 25°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
2℃ 36°F
Clear
0℃ 32°F
Light Snow
+1cm
SW F2SW F2
2,380m 7,808ft
-1℃ 30°F
Cloud
8℃ 46°F
Cloud
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
5℃ 40°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm +3in
0℃ 32°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
5℃ 41°F
Cloud
3℃ 37°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

2,380m 7,808ft

2,380m 7,808ft

varying 2,949m 9,675ft
to 2,879m 9,446ft

2,380m 7,808ft

2,380m 7,808ft

varying 2,459m 8,068ft
to 2,380m 7,808ft

Max Town -1℃ 30°F 8℃ 46°F 8℃ 47°F 5℃ 40°F 0℃ 32°F 5℃ 41°F 3℃ 37°F
Min Town -10℃ 14°F -10℃ 15°F -3℃ 26°F -3℃ 26°F -13℃ 8°F -9℃ 15°F -8℃ 18°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Aspen Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -10℃ 14°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 14°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -10℃ 15°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ 15°F and rising to 8℃ 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 8℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
18

7cm to 9cm 3in to 4in New Snow

ClearClearSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Clear sky, snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -13℃ 8°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ 8°F and not getting above 0℃ 32°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

2cm 1in New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsLt Snow ShwrsCloudFair

Light snow showers, cloudy, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -9℃ 15°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 15°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -8℃ 18°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 18°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
21

1cm New Snow

Light SnowLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow ShwrsClear

Light snow, light snow showers, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,459m 8,068ft to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Aspen, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Aspen, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Aspen Snow Forecast updated at 04:39 UTC, next update expected 07:00 UTC.

Snow Forecast near Aspen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Aspen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Buttermilk 1cm 1in 9cm 4in
Snowmass 1cm - 8cm 3in
Crested Butte 5cm 2in 6cm 2in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Aspen

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Aspen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Aspen, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Aspen is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Aspen will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Aspen for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.