Aspen Highlands vs Snowmass
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Aspen Highlands
CO · 11,675 ft
Snowmass
CO · 12,510 ft
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Aspen Highlands | Snowmass |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Colorado I-70 & Aspen CO | Colorado I-70 & Aspen CO |
| Summit elevation | 11,675 ft 8,040 ft base | 12,510 ft 8,104 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | A NWS underpredicts | A NWS underpredicts |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 3" 12 storms | 15" 14 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 0.2"/day | 0.9"/day |
| Best storm | 59/100 Tracked | 64/100 Tracked |
| Verified storms | 88 SNOTEL-verified | 110 SNOTEL-verified |
| Community reports | 28 TGR posts | 126 TGR posts |
| Nearest airport | ASE | ASE |
| Drive time | 0.17h 4 mi · ASE | 0.25h 6 mi · ASE |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | Ikon | Ikon |
Snowfall totals and NWS grades come from the same SNOTEL-verified data on each resort's own page. Blank or “pending” cells mean the data is still being verified — we never fill them with estimates.
The Verdict
Aspen Highlands and Snowmass earn the same NWS accuracy grade of A, based on SNOTEL-verified storms.
Snowmass got more snow this season — 15" of calibrated snowfall versus 3" at Aspen Highlands. Snowmass also averaged 0.9"/storm-day.
Both are a similar trip — roughly 0.17h from ASE.
Best for
Aspen Highlands — Ikon pass holders who want calibrated numbers before booking.
Best for
Snowmass — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Aspen Highlands this season.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelAspen Highlands
Highlands excels on storm days and maintains excellent conditions.
Snowmass
Snowmass receives localized spring storms with significant accumulation variation between peaks.
FAQ
Does Aspen Highlands or Snowmass get more snow?
Snowmass got more snow this season — 15" of calibrated snowfall versus 3" at Aspen Highlands. Snowmass also averaged 0.9"/storm-day.
Is Aspen Highlands or Snowmass easier to get to?
Both are a similar trip — roughly 0.17h from ASE.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Aspen Highlands or Snowmass?
Aspen Highlands and Snowmass earn the same NWS accuracy grade of A, based on SNOTEL-verified storms.
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