HESPERUS SKI AREA

Colorado Snow Report

HESPERUS SKI AREA

0" Snowpack

0" New Snowfall
48°, Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain/Snow
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1.0" of snowmelt over the past 24 hours has receeded the total snowpack to -1.0" and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of -0.2". It doesn't look like there's any substantial snow forecasted this week with air temperatures ranging between 44° - 48° over the next 5 days. Snowpack information approximated from Columbus Basin. Explore nearby snowpack conditions on the interactive map, or get driving directions.

Ski Area Conditions

Recent snowpack levels, water content, and air temperature for the ski area

Snowpack
Water Content
Temperature

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Seasonal Comparison

Compare snowpack levels this season from past seasons

Current	Average	Max	Min
-1.0" (+1200%)	0"	2.0" (2017)	-1.0" (2019)

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Snow Forecast

Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.

Today, A slight chance of rain showers after noon, mixing with snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tomorrow, A chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Access Detailed Forecast

Outdoor Recreation

Campground	Campsites	Elevation
JUNCTION CREEK	44	7,275 ft
SNOWSLIDE	13	8,856 ft
KROEGER	11	8,891 ft
TARGET TREE	25	7,764 ft

Ski Area	Snowpack	Air Temperature	5 Day Forecast
DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT	0"	61°	0"
TELLURIDE	-1"	52°	1.41"
HESPERUS SKI AREA	-1"	48°	0.05"

River Run	Streamflow	Length	Class
SOUTH MINERAL CREEK	80.7cfs	0.5 Mi	V to V+

Regional Snowpack and Water Data

Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed

Snowpack
Streamflow

Gauge	Streamflow	Stage
ANIMAS RIVER NEAR CEDAR HILL USGS 09363500	332 cfs	4.7 ft
SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA USGS 09355500	503 cfs	3.1 ft
DOLORES RIVER BELOW RICO USGS 09165000	48 cfs	1.7 ft
LA PLATA RIVER NEAR FARMINGTON USGS 09367500	0 cfs	1.9 ft
LOS PINOS RIVER AT LA BOCA USGS 09354500	99 cfs	3.7 ft
MINERAL CREEK AT SILVERTON USGS 09359010	49 cfs	0.9 ft
SAN MIGUEL RIVER AT BROOKS BRIDGE NEAR NUCLA CO USGS 09174600	27 cfs	1.6 ft
ANIMAS RIVER AT FARMINGTON USGS 09364500	262 cfs	4.5 ft
LOS PINOS RIVER NEAR IGNACIO USGS 09353800	1 cfs	1.1 ft
LA PLATA RIVER AT LA PLATA USGS 09367000	0 cfs	8.4 ft
SPRING CREEK AT LA BOCA USGS 09355000	40 cfs	ft
LA PLATA RIVER AT HESPERUS USGS 09365500	17 cfs	3.5 ft
ANIMAS RIVER BELOW SILVERTON USGS 09359020	124 cfs	1.8 ft
SAN JUAN RIVER AT SHIPROCK USGS 09368000	594 cfs	7.4 ft
FLORIDA RIVER AT BONDAD USGS 09363200	24 cfs	3.2 ft
ANIMAS RIVER AT SILVERTON USGS 09358000	54 cfs	0.1 ft
CEMENT CREEK AT SILVERTON USGS 09358550	15 cfs	0.9 ft
SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE USGS 09172500	115 cfs	4.2 ft
ANIMAS RIVER BELOW AZTEC USGS 09364010	341 cfs	5.9 ft
VALLECITO CREEK NEAR BAYFIELD USGS 09352900	76 cfs	1.4 ft
SOUTH FORK SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR OPHIR USGS 09171310	50 cfs	1.7 ft
SALT CREEK NEAR OXFORD USGS 09363100	-888 cfs	1.4 ft
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR USGS 09147025	69 cfs	1.9 ft
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR CIMARRON USGS 09126000	31 cfs	1.3 ft
ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO USGS 09361500	314 cfs	2.5 ft
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR OURAY USGS 09146020	55 cfs	0.8 ft
SAN JUAN RIVER AT FARMINGTON USGS 09365000	578 cfs	1.4 ft
LA PLATA RIVER AT COLORADO-NEW MEXICO STATE LINE USGS 09366500	11 cfs	3.6 ft
ANIMAS RIVER AT HOWARDSVILLE USGS 09357500	36 cfs	0.9 ft
ANIMAS RIVER BLW DURANGO PUMP PLANT NR DURANGO USGS 09362520	314 cfs	3.4 ft
DALLAS CREEK NEAR RIDGWAY USGS 09147000	23 cfs	2.7 ft
MUD CREEK AT STATE HIGHWAY 32 USGS 09371492	14 cfs	1.9 ft
ANIMAS RIVER ABOVE TACOMA USGS 09359500	238 cfs	3.2 ft
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR RIDGWAY USGS 09146200	76 cfs	2.0 ft
FLORIDA R BL FLOR FARMERS DITCH USGS 09363050	4 cfs	1.7 ft
DOLORES RIVER AT DOLORES USGS 09166500	110 cfs	2.4 ft

Snotel Site	Snowpack	24hr Change
EL DIENTE PEAK SNOTEL 465	1"	0"
VALLECITO SNOTEL 843	2"	0"
MOLAS LAKE SNOTEL 632	1"	0"
SCOTCH CREEK SNOTEL 739	9"	0"
BEARTOWN SNOTEL 327	1"	1"
MANCOS SNOTEL 905	1"	0"
LONE CONE SNOTEL 589	2"	0"

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HESPERUS SKI AREA