Silverton Mountain snow report
Silverton Mountain
Silverton Mountain ski resort in Colorado, United States is a backcountry skiing adventure that offers steep and challenging terrain. The resort only allows expert skiers and snowboarders, making it a unique destination for experienced riders seeking a thrill. One of the best trails is the "One Foot in the Grave" run, which drops over 1,800 vertical feet. An interesting fact is that the resort was once a mining town and the ski area is located on a mountain that was mined for silver. For beginner skiers, the resort recommends taking a guided tour with a ski instructor. There is no après ski bar on the mountain, but the historic town of Silverton has several options.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Silverton Mountain ski resort in Colorado include:
1. San Juan Mountains: Silverton Mountain is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. This range is known for its rugged peaks and abundant snowfall, making it a popular destination for backcountry skiing and snowboarding.
2. Expert Terrain: Silverton Mountain is famous for its challenging terrain, with steep chutes, narrow couloirs, and deep powder snow. The resort is geared towards advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders looking for a true backcountry experience.
3. Elevation: The summit of Silverton Mountain stands at 13,487 feet, offering breathtaking views and high-altitude skiing and snowboarding.
4. Snowfall: The San Juan Mountains receive an average of 400 inches of snowfall each year, providing excellent conditions for winter sports enthusiasts.
5. Avalanche-prone terrain: Due to the steep and rugged nature of the terrain at Silverton Mountain, avalanche safety is a top priority. The resort employs trained guides and uses avalanche mitigation techniques to ensure the safety of visitors.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Silverton Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Million Dollar Highway Free Campsite
- Kendall Campground
- Animas Forks Camp
- Cunnigham Gulch Recreation Site
- South Mineral
- South Mineral Campground
Fishing spots
- North Fork Animas River
- Andrews Lake Swa
- Sheep Corrals Fishing Site
- Lake San Cristobal
- Woods Lake
- Continental Reservoir
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Silverton Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Silverton Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Silverton Mountain
Where does the snow data for Silverton Mountain come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Silverton Mountain?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Silverton Mountain?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Silverton Mountain.