Buttermilk
Aspen, Colorado
Buttermilk has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 26°C and a low around 12°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Elk Mountains, with 618 m · 2,030 ft of vertical drop. Buttermilk typically opens around November 25 and closes around April 15.
Snow forecast
Today · SatClear Sky
26° / 12° °CNo snow
Through the day
Morning
14°No snow
14°No snow
Midday23°No snow
23°No snowAfternoon
25°No snow
25°No snow
See the full 10-day snow forecast for Buttermilk — powder days, hourly surface conditions, and more.
Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 2,400 m · 7,870 ft
- Summit · Buttermilk
- 3,018 m · 9,900 ft
- Vertical drop
- 618 m · 2,030 ft
- Mountain range
- Elk Mountains
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- November 25 – April 15
Season passes
Ikon Pass
Buttermilk is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Parking
Paid parking
Trail map marks Limited Day Parking at bases; renovation page encourages free local bus or Brush Creek parking on peak times. No published day-$ on aspensnowmass buttermilk pages fetched — omit rates.
Frequently asked
- When does Buttermilk open for the season?
- Buttermilk typically opens around November 25 and closes around April 15. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Buttermilk open right now?
- Buttermilk is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Buttermilk?
- Yes — Buttermilk has parking. Parking is paid. No reservation is required.
- Is Buttermilk on the Ikon Pass?
- Yes — Buttermilk is included on Ikon Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Buttermilk and how high is it?
- Buttermilk is a ski resort in Aspen, Colorado, in the Elk Mountains. Its base sits at 2,400 m · 7,870 ft, rising to a summit of 3,018 m · 9,900 ft at Buttermilk, giving a vertical drop of 618 m · 2,030 ft.