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📷 Buttermilk Mountain
North America
Buttermilk Mountain
Opens Dec 12
Opens December 12, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, December · 30-yr snow record
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Opens Dec 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 26
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7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Buttermilk Mountain opens December 12, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February45cm avg
- #2January43cm avg
- #3December45cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:03 PM UTC
Terrain
Opens Dec 12
Opens December 12, 2026
44 runs · 5 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:03 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (2,709m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
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About Buttermilk Mountain
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Buttermilk Mountain
- Where is Buttermilk Mountain?
- Buttermilk Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Buttermilk Mountain?
- Buttermilk Mountain runs from a base elevation of 2,399 m (7,871 ft) to a summit of 3,018 m (9,902 ft), giving a vertical drop of 619 m (2,031 ft).
- How big is Buttermilk Mountain?
- Buttermilk Mountain has 470 acres (190 hectares) of skiable terrain, 44 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Buttermilk Mountain?
- Buttermilk Mountain is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Buttermilk Mountain?
- Buttermilk Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Buttermilk Mountain get in a typical season?
- Buttermilk Mountain averages 200 inches / 508 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Buttermilk Mountain in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to aspen-mountain, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.
