| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 3 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 4600 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 2403 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 470 Acres |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0" (-139%) | 3" | 18.0" (2010) | -1.0" (2020) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Tomorrow, Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
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Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPLY BASIN | 7 | 10,767 ft | |||
| PAONIA STATE PARK | 13 | 6,467 ft | |||
| AVALANCHE | 13 | 7,320 ft | |||
| ERICKSON SPRINGS | 18 | 6,830 ft | |||
| WHITE OWL | 6 | 10,705 ft | |||
| MCCLURE | 8 | 8,187 ft | |||
| DEEP LAKE | 35 | 10,475 ft | |||
| REDSTONE | 17 | 7,299 ft | |||
| COFFEE POT SPRING | 10 | 10,084 ft | |||
| BOGAN FLATS | 36 | 7,609 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNLIGHT MOUNTAIN RESORT | 22" | 66° | 12.05" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEMETERY | 901.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | II+ to III+ |
| GRIZZLY CREEK TO TWO RIVERS PARK | 1380.0cfs | 6.0 Mi | II to III |
| WATERFALL TO CONFLUENCE | 401.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V- |
| OH BE JOYFUL | 653.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V |
| CATHERINE STORE SECTION | 401.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | II to II+ |
| SOUTH CANYON TO RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S) | 2290.0cfs | 3.5 Mi | II to III |
| CRYSTAL MILL FALLS | 310.0cfs | None Mi | V- to V |
| AVALANCHE DOWN | 1650.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | III |
| NEW CASTLE TO SILT | 2290.0cfs | 7.6 Mi | II |
| RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S) TO NEW CASTLE | 2290.0cfs | 3.25 Mi | II |
| BOGAN CANYON | 1650.0cfs | 6.85 Mi | III to III+ |
| BARREL SPRINGS | 3810.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | IV+ to V+ |
| RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S) TO NEW CASTLE | 2290.0cfs | 3.25 Mi | II |
| SHOSHONE (POWER PLANT TO GRIZZLY CREEK) | 1380.0cfs | 1.7 Mi | III- to IV |
| CARBONDALE TO WESTBANK (PINK TO BLACK) | 901.0cfs | 7.0 Mi | II |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS WHITEWATER PARK | 2290.0cfs | 0.25 Mi | II to IV- |
| SOUTH CANYON TO RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S) | 2290.0cfs | 3.5 Mi | II to III |
| BARREL SPRINGS | 3810.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | IV+ to V+ |
| TWO RIVERS TO SOUTH CANYON | 2290.0cfs | 5.0 Mi | II+ to III |
| SOUTH CANYON TO RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S) | 2290.0cfs | 3.5 Mi | II to III |
| SHOSHONE (POWER PLANT TO GRIZZLY CREEK) | 1380.0cfs | 1.7 Mi | III- to IV |
| SOUTH CANYON TO RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S) | 2290.0cfs | 3.5 Mi | II to III |
| SOUTH CANYON TO RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S) | 2290.0cfs | 3.5 Mi | II to III |
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
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GOTHIC
SNOTEL GTHC2 |
5.84" | -2.61" |
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