When will Aspen Mountain open for the 2026–27 ski season?

ASPEN, Colo. — Few U.S. ski destinations are as synonymous with legendary slopes as Aspen, Colorado, where skiers and snowboarders flock each winter.

Aspen Mountain is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 ski season on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, with the popular Colorado ski mountain typically targeting Thanksgiving week for their seasonal openings.

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The resort’s target date does not guarantee that operations will begin that day.

Opening day depends on early-season temperatures, natural snowfall and Aspen's ability to make enough snow across the mountains.

Let’s take a look at what prediction-market trading indicates about Aspen Mountain’s opening day.

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Last year, Aspen Mountain opened as scheduled on Nov. 27, 2025.

NOAA’s November outlook favors above-average temperatures across much of the northern United States, while forecasting above-average precipitation in parts of the West.

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That could create a complicated setup for Aspen and Colorado: additional moisture may help, but warmer temperatures can make it more difficult for snow to accumulate efficiently.

A developing early disruption of the polar vortex could add another layer of uncertainty to the November forecast.

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The FOX Forecast Center said cooler periods are possible, but the timing and downstream impacts remain uncertain.