Ski season in Breckenridge usually starts in early November and lasts through early April. Temperatures are coldest in January with a daytime average around 30 degrees, and they're warmest in April when the temp hovers in the upper 40s.
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Early Season: Mid-November to Mid-December.Breckenridge typically opens the second weekend of November. While not the first resort to open in Colorado or even Summit County, they usually have some of the best early-season snow. With recent snowmaking systems upgrades, the “White Ribbon of Death” days are gone.
Breckenridge boasts one of the longest ski seasons in the US, opening early November and now staying open until mid-to-late May. April is one of the best times to visit Breckenridge because days are filled with live music, events and the traditional spring break crowds are gone.
Most years, Colorado's 28 ski and snowboard resorts open earlier and stay open later than anyone else (roughly early October to late April, although one noteable exception — Arapahoe Basin Ski Area — can stay open well into June or even the Fourth of July as conditions allow).
December skiing in Colorado can also be quite hit or miss, especially in the first half of the month. But the nice part is that you won't have too much competition for the snow. Snowfall can vary significantly from year to year.
December skiing in Colorado can also be quite hit or miss, especially in the first half of the month. But the nice part is that you won't have too much competition for the snow. Snowfall can vary significantly from year to year.
Generally, December can see up to a month of fresh snow in ski areas – especially if you choose a north facing space with good elevation. Also, as the twelfth month is the start of most ski seasons, you're likely to see an untouched surface of packed powder.