HESPERUS SKI AREA



SKI AREAS COLORADO

HESPERUS SKI AREA


May 8, 2024
48.0" Snowpack (93% of Normal)
35° Sunny and Windy


The ski area reports 2" of new snow today with snowpack levels rising to 48.0".

Weather today, sunny, with a high near 35. windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Up to 8" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

Terrain Surface NA
Powder Score NA
Snowpack Percent Normal 93%
Max Recorded Snowpack 191"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours 2"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours 0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days 7.98"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)
Data sourced from Columbus Basin

Recent Air Temperatures

Snow Forecast




5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.



Hourly Forecast

Seasonal Snow Comparison

Compare year over year snow water equivalency

Snowpack levels are currently 109% above average, with snowpack depth last observed at 191 inches.



Snowpack Density

Snowpack vs Snow Water Equivalent
Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.



Ski Area Summary

Hesperus Ski Area


Hesperus Ski Area, located near Durango, Colorado, is a small but charming ski resort offering 26 trails across 160 acres of skiable terrain. The best trails for intermediate and advanced skiers are the Hesperus Bowl and the Upper and Lower Ellie trails. A little-known fact about the resort is that it was the first ski area in the United States to implement a rope tow system. For beginners, the resort offers the Bunny Hill, a gentle slope ideal for learning the basics of skiing. After a day on the slopes, skiers can enjoy a relaxing apres ski at the Powderhouse Bar, known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious drinks.


Terrain Overview

The pertinent mountain range for Hesperus Ski Area in Colorado is the La Plata Mountains. The ski area itself is located on the southern slope of Hesperus Mountain, which is part of the La Plata Mountains range. Hesperus Mountain has an elevation of 12,470 feet and offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders. The ski area has a vertical drop of 700 feet and features both beginner and intermediate runs.

HESPERUS SKI AREA

Nearby Ski Areas 5 day forecast
HESPERUS SKI AREA 8"
TELLURIDE 8"
DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT NA
SILVERTON MOUNTAIN 8"
KENDALL MOUNTAIN 8"
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