A fresh storm moved through the high country Wednesday night, adding a layer of snow just as Colorado’s resorts push toward opening day. The totals were modest, but the timing is welcome for anyone planning a winter in the mountains.
Western Slope
- Aspen Snowmass: Led the state with up to 8 inches across its four mountains. Aspen Mountain and Snowmass open Nov. 26, with Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands to follow.
- Beaver Creek: About 4 inches, with opening day set for Nov. 25.
- Vail Mountain: Around 2 inches, with opening planned for Friday, Nov. 13.
Elsewhere in the High Country
- Breckenridge and Copper Mountain: Both picked up roughly 4 inches and had been slated to open Nov. 6, though Breckenridge has since delayed its start.
- Arapahoe Basin and Keystone: The state’s two open resorts saw only about an inch each, as did Winter Park, which will open when conditions allow.
- Steamboat: Missed Wednesday’s system but got up to 8 inches at upper elevations earlier in the week. It opens Nov. 21.
What it means for you
Opening dates are only weeks away, and early snow gets buyers and second-home owners thinking about the season. Whether you’re looking in Vail, Beaver Creek, or Aspen, now is a good time to tour properties, get your questions answered, and be ready before the lifts start spinning. Reach out to the Hoffman West team to talk through what’s available.
Snow totals per OpenSnow; opening dates are subject to change.
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