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HESPERUS SKI AREA

SKI REPORT
March 26, 2025


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1"

New Snowfall

56.0"

Snowpack

0"

24 Hour Forecast

72%

of Normal Snowpack

39°F

Overnight

65°F

Wednesday

6mph

Windspeed

55%

Humidity

The ski area reports 1" of new snow today with snowpack levels rising to 56.0". Weather today, sunny, with a high near 46. west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Snowpack Percent Normal 72%
Max Recorded Snowpack 191"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours 1"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours 0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days 0"
Terrain Surface NA
Powder Score NA
       

Weather Forecast

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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.