COLORADO SKI REPORT

November 23 2024

More snow forecasted this week with ski areas like Beaver Creek Resort expected to receive as much as 12" in the next 5 days. Vail is slated to receive up to 12" of more snow, and Sunlight Mountain Resort could see as much as 13" of fresh powder on the slopes in the coming days. Overall, Colorado is a premier ski destination with a rich history and diverse terrain. With multiple resorts to choose from, skiers of all levels can find the perfect spot to hit the slopes. View Colorado statewide snowpack data.


Forecast Model


Snowfall Totals

Ski Area Air Temp (F) Snowfall Snowpack vs Avg SWE 24hr Forecast 72hr Forecast 120hr Forecast
31 0 11 +58% 3 0 4 13
35 0 13 +24% 3 0 0 7
30 -1 15 +24% 2 0 4 12
24 1 9 +19% 2 0 2 13
17 -1 16 +12% 3 0 2 9
17 -1 16 +12% 3 0 2 9
36 -1 8 +11% 2 0 2 13
33 0 15 +11% 3 0 4 12
30 0 24 +4% 6 0 1 16
13 0 16 -1% 4 0 0 14
23 -1 9 -1% 3 0 2 12
25 0 15 -6% 3 0 2 13
26 -1 11 -8% 3 0 3 17
29 0 17 -8% 4 0 2 10
29 0 17 -8% 4 0 2 10
31 -1 2 -10% 2 0 1 9
18 0 24 -13% 6 0 2 25
15 0 15 -14% 3 0 2 9
32 -1 8 -19% 2 0 2 10
17 0 12 -20% 2 0 3 12
17 0 12 -20% 2 0 3 12
17 0 12 -20% 2 0 3 12
28 0 13 -21% 3 0 1 8
13 0 12 -24% 3 0 2 26
13 0 12 -24% 3 0 2 26
35 0 20 -31% 5 0 0 9
28 0 21 -49% 6 0 1 22
32 -1 11 -56% 2 0 1 9
39 -1 5 -100% 2 0 0 13
42 0 0 -100% 0 0 0 0
35 0 6 -100% 3 0 1 10

Colorado is home to some of the best skiing in the world, with over 25 resorts spread across the Rocky Mountains. Popular resorts include Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Aspen, each offering unique terrain and amenities.

The average snowfall per season in Colorado varies between resorts, but ranges from 300 to 400 inches. The snowpacks typically range from 60 to 90 inches, offering excellent powder skiing. The best month to visit for skiing is typically February or March, when snow conditions are at their peak.

Colorado has a rich ski history, with the first commercial ski resort, Howelsen Hill, opening in Steamboat Springs in 1915. The state hosted the Winter Olympics in 1960 in Squaw Valley, and in 1976 in Innsbruck, Austria, a Colorado native, Billy Kidd, became the first American male to win an Olympic medal in Alpine skiing.

Many of Colorado's ski resorts also have interesting histories. Vail, which opened in 1962, was founded by Pete Seibert and Earl Eaton, both of whom served in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Breckenridge, which opened in 1961, was once a mining town and has preserved much of its historic charm. Meanwhile, Aspen has been a popular destination for celebrities and ski enthusiasts since the 1950s.

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