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Keystone Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Oct 26
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
6cm
7-Day Forecast
10cm
Snow Depth
46cm
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Keystone Resort is located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and features over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain across three distinct peaks. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere with night skiing, a variety of terrain parks, and a dedicated learning area for beginners. Signature experiences include mountaintop dining, snowcat skiing, and a lively village with shops and restaurants. Keystone stands out for its extensive night skiing and diverse terrain suitable for all ability levels.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Keystone
Lifts
21
Skiable area
3148 ac
Longest run
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- High-speed 64
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift8
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 9 of the last 10 seasons · last miss 2020-21
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
9280' Taphouse – A popular après-ski destination in Keystone, 9280' Taphouse is known for its lively atmosphere, extensive craft beer selection, and prime location in River Run Village, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and casual bites after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 PM UTC
16cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-22%
vs 5-Year Avg
20cm avg by now
-35%
vs 30-Year Avg
24cm avg by now
20cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 15.5 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~15.6 cm. That's 22% below the 5-year average (20 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 35% below the 30-year average (24 cm).
Keystone Season Snowfall
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Keystone Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 291cm with an average of 77 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 28cm | 8 days | 15cm | 26cm | 7cm |
| December | 33cm | 9 days | 31cm | 44cm | 7cm |
| January | 34cm | 10 days | 49cm | 62cm | 7cm |
| February | 36cm | 11 days | 64cm | 78cm | 7cm |
| March | 42cm | 11 days | 74cm | 88cm | 9cm |
| April | 51cm | 12 days | 80cm | 96cm | 10cm |
| May | 31cm | 7 days | 66cm | 91cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
39
Best Day
27 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3927 Feb2cm
- 3828 Feb
- 3622 Feb
March 2026
- 397 Mar13cm
- 364 Mar2cm
- 3612 Mar2cm
April 2026
- 302 Apr6cm
- 293 Apr1cm
- 275 Apr
February scored highest for Keystone in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
170 days
Oct 25, 2025 → Apr 12, 2026
Current season(2026-27)
Opened Oct 30, 2026
Scheduled close: Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full 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.
Frequently asked questions about Keystone
- Where is Keystone?
- Keystone is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Keystone?
- Keystone runs from a base elevation of 2,830 m (9,285 ft) to a summit of 3,782 m (12,408 ft), giving a vertical drop of 952 m (3,123 ft).
- How big is Keystone?
- Keystone has 3,148 acres (1,274 hectares) of skiable terrain, 140 marked runs and 21 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Keystone?
- Keystone is on the Epic Pass. 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 Keystone?
- Keystone typically operates from October to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Keystone get in a typical season?
- Keystone averages 235 inches / 597 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
