| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 1 Lifts |
| Base Elevation | 3170 Meters |
| Terrain Park | No |
| Acreage | 1819 Acres |
| Established | 2002 |
- New Snowfall
- Past 24 hours
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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" (-14%) | 36" | 89.0" (2010) | 0.0" (2011) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Sunny, with a high near 58. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Tomorrow, A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLAS LAKE PUBLIC PARK | None | 10,504 ft | |||
| TRANSFER PARK | 25 | 8,482 ft | |||
| RIDGWAY STATE PARK | 283 | 7,062 ft | |||
| SILVER JACK | 60 | 9,117 ft | |||
| AMPHITHEATER | 35 | 8,254 ft | |||
| SOUTH MINERAL | 26 | 9,849 ft | |||
| BIG CIMARRON | 10 | 8,667 ft | |||
| FLORIDA | 20 | 8,330 ft | |||
| MILLER CREEK | 12 | 8,171 ft | |||
| MIDDLE MOUNTAIN - VALLECITO RESERVOIR | 24 | 7,699 ft | |||
| PINE POINT - VALLECITO RESERVOIR | 30 | 7,709 ft | |||
| VALLECITO | 80 | 7,924 ft | |||
| BEAVER LAKE | 11 | 8,750 ft | |||
| THISTLEDOWN | 9 | 8,501 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVERTON MOUNTAIN | 52" | 58° | 6.49" |
| TELLURIDE | 17" | 57° | 5.03" |
| DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT | 0" | 68° | 2.34" |
| KENDALL MOUNTAIN | 17" | 57° | 5.03" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUNNISON GORGE | 1030.0cfs | 14.0 Mi | III to IV- |
| SOUTH MINERAL CREEK | 80.7cfs | 0.5 Mi | V to V+ |
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
VALLECITO CREEK NEAR BAYFIELD
USGS 09352900 |
426 cfs | 2.3 ft |
|
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER AT DELTA
USGS 09149500 |
128 cfs | 2.8 ft |
|
SPRING CREEK AT LA BOCA
USGS 09355000 |
40 cfs | ft |
|
SMITH FORK NEAR LAZEAR
USGS 09129600 |
2 cfs | 4.6 ft |
|
GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL
USGS 09128000 |
2,760 cfs | 5.7 ft |
|
LAKE FORK AT GATEVIEW
USGS 09124500 |
848 cfs | 3.4 ft |
|
DOLORES RIVER BELOW RICO
USGS 09165000 |
577 cfs | 3.7 ft |
|
SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE
USGS 09172500 |
818 cfs | 5.9 ft |
|
FLORIDA R BL FLOR FARMERS DITCH
USGS 09363050 |
42 cfs | 2.1 ft |
|
LOS PINOS RIVER AT LA BOCA
USGS 09354500 |
63 cfs | 3.4 ft |
|
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR CIMARRON
USGS 09126000 |
551 cfs | 2.9 ft |
|
NORTH CLEAR CREEK BL CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR
USGS 08214500 |
68 cfs | 2.1 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO
USGS 09361500 |
2,410 cfs | 4.5 ft |
|
PIEDRA RIVER NEAR ARBOLES
USGS 09349800 |
525 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
LOS PINOS RIVER NEAR IGNACIO
USGS 09353800 |
1 cfs | 1.1 ft |
|
SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS
USGS 09342500 |
1,110 cfs | 6.6 ft |
|
GUNNISON RIVER AT DELTA
USGS 09144250 |
5,400 cfs | 5.7 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER NEAR CEDAR HILL
USGS 09363500 |
1,920 cfs | 6.6 ft |
|
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR RIDGWAY
USGS 09146200 |
502 cfs | 3.5 ft |
|
SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR CARRACAS
USGS 09346400 |
1,260 cfs | 4.0 ft |
|
DALLAS CREEK NEAR RIDGWAY
USGS 09147000 |
23 cfs | 2.6 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER AT SILVERTON
USGS 09358000 |
695 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
CIMARRON RIVER BL SQUAW CREEK
USGS 09127000 |
730 cfs | 10.0 ft |
|
CEMENT CREEK AT SILVERTON
USGS 09358550 |
132 cfs | 2.0 ft |
|
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR OURAY
USGS 09146020 |
635 cfs | 3.1 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER ABOVE TACOMA
USGS 09359500 |
2,240 cfs | 5.4 ft |
|
RIO GRANDE AT THIRTYMILE BRIDGE
USGS 08213500 |
752 cfs | 3.2 ft |
|
MINERAL CREEK AT SILVERTON
USGS 09359010 |
496 cfs | 2.3 ft |
|
SOUTH FORK SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR OPHIR
USGS 09171310 |
223 cfs | 2.6 ft |
|
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER AT COLONA
USGS 09147500 |
406 cfs | 4.8 ft |
|
N.F. GUNNISON R BLW LEROUX CR
USGS 09135950 |
4,140 cfs | 11.6 ft |
|
LAKE FORK BLW LAKE SAN CRISTOBAL NR LAKE CITY
USGS 09123450 |
448 cfs | 5.6 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER BLW DURANGO PUMP PLANT NR DURANGO
USGS 09362520 |
2,370 cfs | 5.7 ft |
|
SALT CREEK NEAR OXFORD
USGS 09363100 |
-888 cfs | 1.2 ft |
|
LA PLATA RIVER AT COLORADO-NEW MEXICO STATE LINE
USGS 09366500 |
62 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR
USGS 09147025 |
158 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
FLORIDA RIVER AT BONDAD
USGS 09363200 |
11 cfs | 3.0 ft |
|
LA PLATA RIVER AT HESPERUS
USGS 09365500 |
110 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER BELOW SILVERTON
USGS 09359020 |
1,200 cfs | 4.1 ft |
|
LA PLATA RIVER AT LA PLATA
USGS 09367000 |
11 cfs | 9.2 ft |
|
ANIMAS RIVER AT HOWARDSVILLE
USGS 09357500 |
532 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
NORTH FK GUNNISON RIVER ABOVE MOUTH NR LAZEAR
USGS 09136100 |
2,760 cfs | 5.9 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
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