| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 5 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 6100 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 3289 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 800 Acres |
Winter Weather Advisory currently in effect for Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 11
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Lake
County.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 AM MDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches. Heavy snow could cause damage to
power lines.
- New Snowfall
- Past 24 hours
- 0"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.0" (-35%) | 14" | 29.0" (2015) | 0.0" (2017) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Tomorrow, Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUARTZ | 10 | 9,849 ft | |||
| ANGEL OF SHAVANO | 20 | 9,147 ft | |||
| MIRROR LAKE - ALMONT | 10 | 11,007 ft | |||
| SNOWBLIND | 23 | 9,278 ft | |||
| GARFIELD | 8 | 9,912 ft | |||
| COTTONWOOD LAKE | 24 | 9,586 ft | |||
| MONARCH PARK | 37 | 10,478 ft | |||
| MOUNT PRINCETON | 19 | 8,618 ft | |||
| NORTH FORK RESERVOIR | 9 | 11,459 ft | |||
| COLLEGIATE PEAKS | 56 | 9,837 ft | |||
| CHALK LAKE | 19 | 8,743 ft | |||
| CASCADE | 22 | 9,033 ft | |||
| IRON CITY | 15 | 9,928 ft | |||
| MIDDLE QUARTZ | 7 | 10,230 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONARCH SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA | 36" | 57° | 8.29" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNS CANYON (FISHERMAN'S BRIDGE TO STONE BRIDGE) | 796.0cfs | 13.0 Mi | III to IV- |
| CLEAR CREEK OF THE ARKANSAS | 12.9cfs | 2.5 Mi | IV+ to V- |
| NUMBERS | 183.0cfs | 4.9 Mi | III+ to IV+ |
| THE UPPER | 38.3cfs | 8.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| PINE CREEK (GRANITE TO NUMBERS) | 183.0cfs | 6.0 Mi | III+ to V- |
| LOWER (BOTTOM FOUR) | 38.3cfs | 1.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| MILK RUN | 183.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | II+ to III- |
| BUENA VISTA WHITEWATER PARK | 796.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | II+ to III+ |
| FRACTIONS | 183.0cfs | 7.0 Mi | III to III+ |
| SALIDA TOWN RUN (STONE BRIDGE TO SALIDA WW PARK) | 183.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | II to III |
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
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