Cuchara Mountain Resort snow report
Cuchara Mountain Resort
Cuchara Mountain Resort in Colorado is a small, family-friendly ski resort with 28 trails, 10 lifts, and a relaxed atmosphere. With a wide range of terrain, the resort is perfect for beginners and intermediate skiers. For beginners, the Lower Horseshoe run is a great starting point with its gentle slope and wide open spaces. An interesting fact about Cuchara is that it was founded in the 1970s by two men who shared a love for skiing, and they built the resort by hand. For après ski, visitors can head to the Dog Bar & Grill, known for its burgers and live music. Overall, Cuchara Mountain Resort is a hidden gem for those seeking a laid-back ski experience.
Terrain mix: The Cuchara Mountain Resort is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Colorado. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of this ski resort include:
1. Sangre de Cristo Mountains: These mountains are a subrange of the Rocky Mountains and are known for their rugged terrain and stunning views.
2. Cuchara Peak: This peak is the highest point in the Cuchara Mountain Resort area and offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
3. Spanish Peaks: These distinctive twin peaks are a prominent feature of the landscape surrounding the Cuchara Mountain Resort and provide a dramatic backdrop for skiing and snowboarding.
4. West Spanish Peak: This peak is the taller of the two Spanish Peaks and can be seen from various points within the ski resort, offering a scenic view for visitors.
Overall, the Cuchara Mountain Resort offers a unique and picturesque mountain setting for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Cuchara Mountain Resort is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc South Colony | 2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Glen Cove | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Ute Creek | 3 in | → |
| Glen Cove | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Palo Snotel | 1 in | → |
| North Costilla | 5 in | → |
| Fort Garland 13.3 E, Co | 0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Trinchera | 1 in | → |
| Gallegos Peak | 2 in | → |
| Palmer Lake 0.3 W, Co | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tolby | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tres Ritos | 1 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Cuchara Mountain Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Bear Lake
- Blue Lake
- Cordova Pass Picnic Area And Campground
- Purgatoire Campground
- Purgatoire
- Monument Lake Park
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Cuchara Mountain Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Cuchara Mountain Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Cuchara Mountain Resort
Where does the snow data for Cuchara Mountain Resort come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Cuchara Mountain Resort?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Cuchara Mountain Resort?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Cuchara Mountain Resort.