How to Get Winter Weather Reports in Aspen

Having the current winter weather reports in Aspen is critical to enjoying any outdoor activity. Aspen is situated at nearly 8,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains. Winter snowfalls are measured in feet, not inches. Winter weather reports for Aspen are available across all media. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Tune in to one of the local radio stations available in the Aspen area. Aspen has a public radio station and FM station broadcasting within the city (see Resources). These stations provide the most up-to-date weather information available in Aspen.
2. Find current Aspen weather on the Internet (see Resources). Many websites are dedicated to Aspen's winter tourism. As one of the top skiing destinations in America, Aspen's current snow conditions are a very popular search item.
3. Follow the weather in Aspen's local newspaper. The Aspen Daily News provides a daily comprehensive winter weather report. During major events, the newspaper's downtown office is also a great place to find out what is going on all around the Aspen area.
4. Check out the local weather report on one of four Aspen area television stations. All three major broadcast networks and public television all have local stations for the Aspen area. Because of the mountainous terrain, local companies have translator towers across Pitkin County in order to provide a broadcast signal throughout the area.
5. Ask the desk clerks, waitresses and salesclerks. In the winter, everyone in Aspen is a winter weather expert. Checking the local conditions is sometimes a matter of survival.

Tips & Warnings

• The high mountains can block radio signals during heavy storms.