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Ski resort in Colorado, United States
Telluride
A ski area above the town of Telluride in southwest Colorado, with some terrain reached by hiking above the highest lifts.
Forecast updated , when it was 03:00 in Telluride (GMT-7).
Telluride snow forecast at 3,815 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Snow overnight.
Starting around midnight. 0–2 cm in the next 24 hours.
Likely, all three forecast models agree
Telluride at the top lift (3,815 m / 12,500 ft) is forecast to get 0–2 cm (under 1 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 10–25 cm (4–8 in) over the next 7 days. All three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F), the freezing level near 3,250 m (10,700 ft) and gusts up to 43 km/h (27 mph) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Wednesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −6 °C (21 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,250 m (10,700 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 27 km/h (17 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 89% cloud
Telluride hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 0.8 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| midnight | Snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 1am | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 2am | Snow | 0.8 cm (0.3 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).
Telluride 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Telluride this week: Sunday. 8 cm the day before, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SnowPoor ski day−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,950 m (9,700 ft) | 4–15 cm (1–5 in) |
| Sun | SunnyBest day−13 to −2 °C (9 to 28 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | CloudyPoor ski day−10 to 1 °C (14 to 34 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | SnowPoor ski day−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) · gusts 69 km/h (43 mph) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | 3–8 cm (1–4 in) |
| Wed | BluebirdGood ski day−18 to −7 °C (0 to 19 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | CloudyPoor ski day−16 to −5 °C (3 to 23 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Telluride 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Snow−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–6 cm (1–3 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Snow−20 to −7 °C (−4 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–9 cm (1–4 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−21 to −11 °C (−6 to 12 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−21 to −7 °C (−6 to 19 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−22 to −6 °C (−8 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−19 to −4 °C (−2 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Telluride on the upper mountain?
About 1 cm (0 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Telluride snow forecast at 2,659 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Saturday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Telluride in the village (2,659 m / 8,700 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 3,800 m (12,500 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Wednesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 1 °C (34 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,800 m (12,500 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 20 km/h (12 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 75% cloud
Telluride hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 1am | Rain | None |
| 2am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-7).
Telluride 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snow−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun | Some sun−4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Cloudy−3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Light snow−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) · gusts 61 km/h (38 mph) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Bluebird−9 to 1 °C (16 to 34 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Cloudy−7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 2,700 m (8,900 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Telluride 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to 1 °C (10 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −3 °C (9 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−12 to 0 °C (10 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−13 to 2 °C (9 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−11 to 3 °C (12 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny−7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Telluride in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Telluride?
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains, San Juan Mountains
- Village
- 2,659 m
- Top lift
- 3,815 m
- Vertical
- 1,156 m
- Lifts
- 19
- Season
- Late November to Early April
- Airports
- Montrose Regional (MTJ), Telluride Regional (TEX)
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- tellurideskiresort.com
About Telluride
Telluride Ski Resort is in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, above the town of Telluride. It has more than 2,000 acres of skiable terrain.
Some of the terrain is reached on foot from the top of the lifts, so the resort quotes two vertical drops: 4,425 ft (1,349 m) in total and 3,790 ft (1,155 m) lift-served. The nearest airports are Montrose Regional and Telluride Regional.
When does it snow in Telluride?
In Telluride, snow falls on about 13 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 days | 10 days | 13 days | 10 days | 7 days | 1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 2 days | 5 days | 8 days | 9 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Telluride month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 15% | −14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F) |
| February | 10 | 13% | −13 to −3 °C (9 to 27 °F) |
| March | 13 | 19% | −11 to 0 °C (12 to 32 °F) |
| April | 10 | 12% | −8 to 4 °C (18 to 39 °F) |
| May | 7 | 9% | −3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F) |
| June | 1 | 1% | 1 to 15 °C (34 to 59 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 5 to 19 °C (41 to 66 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 4 to 18 °C (39 to 64 °F) |
| September | 2 | 2% | 1 to 14 °C (34 to 57 °F) |
| October | 5 | 7% | −4 to 8 °C (25 to 46 °F) |
| November | 8 | 10% | −11 to 2 °C (12 to 36 °F) |
| December | 9 | 12% | −14 to −2 °C (7 to 28 °F) |
Snow in Telluride in September
In September, Telluride gets snow on about 2 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 14 °C (34 to 57 °F).
Snow in Telluride in October
In October, Telluride gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 8 °C (25 to 46 °F).
Snow in Telluride in November
In November, Telluride gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to 2 °C (12 to 36 °F).
Snow in Telluride in December
In December, Telluride gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −2 °C (7 to 28 °F).
Snow in Telluride in January
In January, Telluride gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F).
Snow in Telluride in February
In February, Telluride gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −3 °C (9 to 27 °F).
Snow in Telluride in March
In March, Telluride gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to 0 °C (12 to 32 °F).
Snow in Telluride in April
In April, Telluride gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 4 °C (18 to 39 °F).
Snow in Telluride in May
In May, Telluride gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Telluride?
Of the last ten winters in Telluride, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 49% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 29% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 3 November 2022.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 119% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 79% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 149% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 78% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 97% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 98% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 131% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 92% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 88% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 71% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Telluride
Does Telluride have snow at Christmas?
Telluride had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Telluride have snow at New Year?
Telluride had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Telluride have snow in mid-February?
Telluride had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Telluride have snow at Easter?
Telluride had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 5 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Telluride?
It snows on about 76 days a year in Telluride at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Telluride?
March is the snowiest month in Telluride, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Telluride?
Of the last ten winters in Telluride, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 49% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 29% below average.
How cold does Telluride get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Telluride at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −14 °C (7 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
How high is Telluride?
The village or lowest lift at Telluride is at 2,659 m (8,700 ft) and the top lift is at 3,815 m (12,500 ft), a vertical drop of 1,156 m (3,800 ft).
When does the ski season start in Telluride?
The lifts at Telluride usually open in late November and close in early April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Telluride Ski Resort trail map (mountain facts), Wikipedia: Telluride Ski Resort, SnowBrains: the highest ski areas in the United States, Colorado Ski Country USA: Telluride, J2Ski: Telluride season dates