HESPERUS SKI AREA
SKI REPORTApril 21, 2025
0"
New Snowfall
48.0"
Snowpack
0"
24 Hour Forecast
76%
of Normal Snowpack
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A crisp mountain morning greeted Hesperus Ski Area on April 21, 2025, with overnight temperatures dipping to a brisk 24°F. Despite a healthy snowpack depth of 48 inches and a Snow Water Equivalent of 15.2", the conditions are running 19% below the seasonal average—a reminder of the drier-than-usual winter. Skies remain clear with no fresh snowfall in the forecast, and the base holds firm under spring sun, offering the kind of soft, carvable turns skiers daydream about.
However, the slopes remain eerily silent this season as Hesperus Ski Area continues its closure stemming from a major chairlift mechanical failure. Originally shuttered during the 2023–24 season, the resort has announced that it will remain closed through 2024–25, leaving its long-term future uncertain. While the snow lingers and conditions tempt, the lifts won't be spinning this spring. Local skiers are encouraged to explore nearby options such as Purgatory or Wolf Creek, as Hesperus awaits a much-needed revival.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Depth
Historical Air Temperature
Seasonal Comparison
Ski Area Forecast
| Ski Area | Next 3 Days |
| Powderhorn Resort | 0" |
| Breckenridge Ski Resort | 0.46" |
| Ski Cooper | 0" |
| Silverton Mountain | 0" |
| Aspen Highlands | 0" |
| Beaver Creek Resort | 0" |
| Solvista Basin At Granby Ranch | 0.55" |
| Wolf Creek Ski Area | 0" |
| Vail | 0" |
| Sunlight Mountain Resort | 0" |
Regional Snowpack
| Location | Snowpack |
| BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON | 1" |
| SILVERTON 0.3 WSW, CO | 4" |
| NOHRSC VALLECITO | 15" |
| LIZARD HEAD PASS | 23" |
| MANCOS | 2" |
| LONE CONE | 2" |
| NOHRSC RED MOUNTAIN PASS | 59" |
| NOHRSC MOLAS LAKE | 27" |
| NOHRSC LONE CONE | 3" |
| MINERAL CREEK | 20" |
| BLACK MESA | 53" |
| NOHRSC MINERAL CREEK | 20" |
| COLUMBUS BASIN | 48" |
| VALLECITO | 15" |
| SHARKSTOOTH | 22" |
About the Area
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, 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.