Breckenridge vs Keystone
One clear look at snowfall, elevation, and access, so you know which to ski.
Breckenridge
CO · 12,998 ft
Keystone
CO · 12,408 ft
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Breckenridge | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Colorado I-70 & Aspen CO | Colorado I-70 & Aspen CO |
| Summit elevation | 12,998 ft 9,600 ft base | 12,408 ft 9,280 ft base |
| NWS forecast bias | Pending grade pending | Pending grade pending |
| Season snowfall | 4" 4 storms | 3" 4 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 0.9"/day | 0.8"/day |
| Best storm | 19/100 Tracked | 15/100 Tracked |
| SNOTEL record | 4 storm-days measured | 4 storm-days measured |
| Community reports | 595 TGR posts | 218 TGR posts |
| Nearest airport | DEN | DEN |
| Drive time | 1.5h 80 mi · DEN | 1.5h 75 mi · DEN |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | Epic | Epic |
Snowfall totals come from each resort's tracked storms. NWS forecast grades read “pending” everywhere: six winters of checking found no per-mountain bias we can honestly correct, so we show the raw NWS number and do not grade it.
The Verdict
StormDrop shows the raw NWS forecast for both Breckenridge and Keystone and does not grade it. Six winters of NWS-against-SNOTEL checking found no per-mountain bias we can honestly correct (it turns on an unresolved snow-measurement question), so we show the number NWS publishes and tell you that is what it is.
Breckenridge and Keystone ran neck-and-neck this season, about 4" and 3" of snowfall respectively.
Both are a similar trip — roughly 1.5h from DEN.
Best for
Breckenridge — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Keystone this season.
Best for
Keystone — Epic pass holders weighing where to point a trip, with flight prices and drive timing side by side.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelBreckenridge
Small snow reports (4-6 inches) often deliver all-day hammering.
Keystone
Heavy snow at Keystone creates excellent conditions for locals who know the mountain.
FAQ
Does Breckenridge or Keystone get more snow?
Breckenridge and Keystone ran neck-and-neck this season, about 4" and 3" of snowfall respectively.
Is Breckenridge or Keystone easier to get to?
Both are a similar trip — roughly 1.5h from DEN.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Breckenridge or Keystone?
StormDrop shows the raw NWS forecast for both Breckenridge and Keystone and does not grade it. Six winters of NWS-against-SNOTEL checking found no per-mountain bias we can honestly correct (it turns on an unresolved snow-measurement question), so we show the number NWS publishes and tell you that is what it is.
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