Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Snowpack levels across the state are currently 58% of normal. The deepest snowpack in Colorado was last observed at Tower with a snowpack depth of 37”, about 78% of normal when compared to it's 48" average depth for this time of year. Colorado's snowpack is currently varied, with significant snow expected in locations like Spud Mountain and Scotch Creek, promising conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. However, travelers should exercise caution as an avalanche warning is in effect for some mountainous areas, potentially impacting safe passage.
Explore real-time snowpack depths across Colorado.
Residents of Colorado, particularly those in the Boulder county foothills, South Park, the Palmer Divide, and fire weather zones including 221, 222, 226, 228, 229, 239, 241, 214, 215, 216, and 238, are urged to exercise extreme caution today due to critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning effective from 8 AM to 5 PM MST, warning of gusty westerly winds of 10 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph and very low relative humidity levels as low as 9 percent. These conditions can lead to rapid fire spread, and outdoor burning or any activities that could produce sparks are strongly discouraged.
Arapahoe Basin
1"
Aspen Highlands
4"
Aspen Mountain
4"
Beaver Creek Resort
4"
Breckenridge Ski Resort
2"
Buttermilk Mountain
4"
Conquistador Ski Resort
4"
Copper Mountain Resort
2"
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
4"
Cuchara Mountain Resort
2"
Durango Mountain Resort
4"
Echo Mountain Park
1"
Eldora Mountain Resort
1"
Hesperus Ski Area
4"
Howelsen Hill Ski Area
1"
Kendall Mountain
4"
Keystone Resort
1"
Loveland
1"
Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area
4"
Powderhorn Resort
4"
Silverton Mountain
4"
Ski Broadmoor
1"
Ski Cooper
4"
Ski Estes Park (Hidden Valley)
1"
Snowmass
4"
Solvista Basin At Granby Ranch
1"
Steamboat Ski Resort
1"
Sunlight Mountain Resort
4"
Telluride
4"
Vail
2"
Wolf Creek Ski Area
4"
Daily from SNOTEL and NOAA sources.
Snowpack levels across Colorado are approximately 58.0% of normal compared to previous years.
Bison Lake is experiencing frigid temperatures of 34°.
Scotch Creek is expected to receive up to 20" of more snowfall over the next 5 days.
Currently at Tower with 37".