Telluride Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Telluride
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This is the Snow Forecast for Telluride, United States for 16 days from 27 April.
Updated 27 April 2025 07:32 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm 3in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Telluride.
Forecast for today in Telluride
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Telluride has 4cm 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Telluride Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Telluride 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 27 | Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F6 | SW F4 | S F2 | S F2 | SE F2 | ||
| 3,740m 12,270ft | 6℃ 42°F
| 0℃ 32°F
 | -1℃ 30°F
 +4cm +2in
| 1℃ 35°F
 +1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
+3cm +1in
| 5℃ 40°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 40°F
|
| SW F4 | SW F3 | SE F2 | |||||
| 3,200m 10,499ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+2cm +1in
| 6℃ 43°F
| 4℃ 39°F
+1cm
| 8℃ 47°F
| 9℃ 47°F
|
| S F3 | W F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,660m 8,727ft | 16℃ 60°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 14℃ 57°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,099m 10,167ft | varying 3,289m 10,791ft | varying 3,279m 10,758ft | varying 3,299m 10,823ft | varying 3,679m 12,070ft | ||
| Max Town | 16℃ 60°F | 10℃ 50°F | 8℃ 47°F | 9℃ 48°F | 8℃ 46°F | 13℃ 55°F | 14℃ 57°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | -3℃ 26°F | -3℃ 26°F | -4℃ 25°F | 0℃ 32°F | -1℃ 31°F | 1℃ 33°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Telluride Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 10℃ 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
29
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Snow showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,099m 10,167ft to resort level.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,289m 10,791ft to 2,789m 9,150ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
01
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light snow at altitude, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 3,279m 10,758ft to 2,739m 8,986ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
02
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,299m 10,823ft to 3,289m 10,791ft , with rain below.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Telluride, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Telluride, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Telluride Snow Forecast updated at 07:32 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Telluride
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango Mountain Resort | 3cm 1in | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Durango / Purgatory | - | 1cm - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Telluride
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Telluride, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Telluride, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Telluride is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Telluride will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Telluride for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.