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Ski Area Conditions
Recent snowpack levels, water content, and air temperature for the ski area
Seasonal Comparison
Compare snowpack levels this season from past seasons
| Current | Average | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52.0" (-100%) | 26" | 54.0" (2015) | 0.0" (2017) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Sunny, with a high near 53. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Tomorrow, A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARGET TREE | 25 | 7,764 ft | |||
| SNOWSLIDE | 13 | 8,856 ft | |||
| KROEGER | 11 | 8,891 ft | |||
| JUNCTION CREEK | 44 | 7,275 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELLURIDE | 17" | 57° | 5.03" |
| HESPERUS SKI AREA | 52" | 53° | 0.69" |
| DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT | 0" | 68° | 2.34" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH MINERAL CREEK | 80.7cfs | 0.5 Mi | V to V+ |
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
CEMENT CREEK AT SILVERTON
USGS 09358550 |
132 cfs | 2.0 ft |
|
SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA
USGS 09355500 |
289 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
MUD CREEK AT STATE HIGHWAY 32
USGS 09371492 |
6 cfs | 1.7 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER ABOVE TACOMA
USGS 09359500 |
2,240 cfs | 5.4 ft |
|
LOST CANYON CREEK NEAR DOLORES
USGS 09166950 |
1 cfs | 2.1 ft |
|
DOLORES RIVER AT DOLORES
USGS 09166500 |
1,420 cfs | 4.6 ft |
|
LOS PINOS RIVER AT LA BOCA
USGS 09354500 |
63 cfs | 3.4 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER BELOW SILVERTON
USGS 09359020 |
1,200 cfs | 4.1 ft |
|
SALT CREEK NEAR OXFORD
USGS 09363100 |
-888 cfs | 1.2 ft |
|
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR
USGS 09147025 |
158 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE
USGS 09172500 |
818 cfs | 5.9 ft |
|
LA PLATA RIVER AT COLORADO-NEW MEXICO STATE LINE
USGS 09366500 |
62 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR CIMARRON
USGS 09126000 |
551 cfs | 2.9 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER AT FARMINGTON
USGS 09364500 |
2,070 cfs | 6.5 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO
USGS 09361500 |
2,410 cfs | 4.5 ft |
|
SAN JUAN RIVER AT SHIPROCK
USGS 09368000 |
2,190 cfs | 9.2 ft |
|
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR OURAY
USGS 09146020 |
635 cfs | 3.1 ft |
|
FLORIDA RIVER AT BONDAD
USGS 09363200 |
11 cfs | 3.0 ft |
|
LOS PINOS RIVER NEAR IGNACIO
USGS 09353800 |
1 cfs | 1.1 ft |
|
SPRING CREEK AT LA BOCA
USGS 09355000 |
40 cfs | ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER NEAR CEDAR HILL
USGS 09363500 |
1,920 cfs | 6.6 ft |
|
LA PLATA RIVER NEAR FARMINGTON
USGS 09367500 |
2 cfs | 1.9 ft |
|
DOLORES RIVER BELOW RICO
USGS 09165000 |
577 cfs | 3.7 ft |
|
SOUTH FORK SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR OPHIR
USGS 09171310 |
223 cfs | 2.6 ft |
|
SAN JUAN RIVER AT FARMINGTON
USGS 09365000 |
2,170 cfs | 3.8 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER BLW DURANGO PUMP PLANT NR DURANGO
USGS 09362520 |
2,370 cfs | 5.7 ft |
|
MINERAL CREEK AT SILVERTON
USGS 09359010 |
496 cfs | 2.3 ft |
|
LA PLATA RIVER AT HESPERUS
USGS 09365500 |
110 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
FLORIDA R BL FLOR FARMERS DITCH
USGS 09363050 |
42 cfs | 2.1 ft |
|
SAN MIGUEL RIVER AT BROOKS BRIDGE NEAR NUCLA CO
USGS 09174600 |
628 cfs | 3.4 ft |
|
VALLECITO CREEK NEAR BAYFIELD
USGS 09352900 |
426 cfs | 2.3 ft |
|
DALLAS CREEK NEAR RIDGWAY
USGS 09147000 |
23 cfs | 2.6 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER AT HOWARDSVILLE
USGS 09357500 |
532 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER BELOW AZTEC
USGS 09364010 |
2,170 cfs | 8.3 ft |
|
LA PLATA RIVER AT LA PLATA
USGS 09367000 |
11 cfs | 9.2 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER AT SILVERTON
USGS 09358000 |
695 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR RIDGWAY
USGS 09146200 |
502 cfs | 3.5 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
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