Breckenridge ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

Colorado, United States · Base 9,600 ft · Summit 12,842 ft · Vertical 3,242 ft

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC: usually opens around Nov 22.

Breckenridge snow report

Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; no new snow forecast in the next 7 days.

Status: Opens ~Nov 22
Next 24 h: 0 in.
Next 7 days: 0.1 in.

Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Veabird's call

Opens ~Nov 22

Opens around Nov 22, with only 0.5 in. expected and Wednesday bringing 0.3 in.

Above average with 118% of normal snowfall on the Epic Pass for beginners and intermediates.

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

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Questions about Breckenridge

How much snow does Breckenridge get?

About 353 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 60 inches each.

When is the best time to ski Breckenridge?

For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.

Is Breckenridge good for beginners?

23% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 43% intermediate and 34% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.

Is Breckenridge on the Epic or Ikon pass?

Breckenridge is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.

Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates

■ Beginner 23% · ■ Intermediate 43% · ■ Advanced 34%

154 mapped runs (about 69 miles) and 35 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

Lift tickets & passes

On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

Plan your trip

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Local homes, book direct

A small, owner-run company in Breckenridge. Every home is in Breckenridge itself, close to the lifts, Main Street and the free shuttle, not out in places like Blue River, where "10 miles to the slopes" means a winding drive on Highway 9 and steep driveways. Book on Breck Mountain Rentals's own site, with no booking-site fee.