Telluride snow report
Telluride
Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado is a world-renowned destination for skiing with over 2,000 skiable acres, 148 trails, and 18 lifts. The resort is known for its diverse terrain, including steep and challenging runs for advanced skiers and plenty of beginner and intermediate trails. One of the best trails is See Forever, a scenic run that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. An interesting fact is that Telluride was once a mining town and was the site of the first bank robbery committed by Butch Cassidy and his gang. For beginner skiers, the Meadows area is a great place to start with gentle slopes and easy terrain. After a day on the slopes, head to the New Sheridan Bar for some après ski drinks and live music.
Terrain mix: Pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado include:
1. San Juan Mountains - Telluride Ski Resort is located in the San Juan Mountains, a rugged and picturesque range in southwestern Colorado.
2. The resort is known for its steep, challenging terrain, with many runs featuring a mix of open bowls, gladed forests, and narrow chutes.
3. The highest point at Telluride Ski Resort is Gold Hill, which reaches an elevation of 12,247 feet. This peak offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
4. The resort is divided into two main areas: Telluride Ski Area and Mountain Village. The two areas are connected by a gondola, making it easy for skiers and snowboarders to access both sides of the mountain.
5. Telluride Ski Resort receives an average of over 300 inches of snow each year, making it a popular destination for powder hounds and backcountry enthusiasts.
6. The resort also offers a range of amenities, including luxury lodging, fine dining, and a vibrant apres-ski scene in the historic town of Telluride.
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 Telluride -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Telluride Town Park
- Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
- Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood Rd
- Mary E Campground
- Sunshine
- Sunshine Campground - Norwood Rd
Fishing spots
- Sheep Corrals Fishing Site
- Woods Lake
- North Fork Animas River
- Andrews Lake Swa
- Ridgway Reservoir
- Silver Jack Fisherman Access
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 Telluride in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Telluride reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Telluride
Where does the snow data for Telluride 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 Telluride?
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 Telluride?
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 Telluride.