Last Updated: December 19, 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 31”, about 64% of normal when compared to it's 49" average depth for this time of year. Colorado's snowpack shows variability across the state, with Tower boasting a deep snowpack of 31 inches. However, the recent snowfall has been modest, with many areas recording little to no new snow in the last 24 hours. Ski enthusiasts face hefty lift ticket prices during the holiday season, while a NOAA outlook questions the salvageability of the Western ski season.
Explore real-time snowpack depths across Colorado.
Colorado residents are urged to exercise extreme caution as a series of severe weather warnings have been issued across the state. A high wind warning is in effect until 8 PM MST with west winds reaching 35 to 50 mph and gusts up to 100 mph, notably impacting the Rocky Mountain National Park, Medicine Bow Range, and northern and southern Front Range Foothills. Boulder, Longmont, and western Denver suburbs face damaging winds that could down trees and power lines, posing risks of power outages and difficult travel, especially for high profile vehicles. Additionally, a critical "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Red Flag Warning is in place for the foothills of Boulder and Jefferson Counties with gusts potentially reaching 105 mph and humidity dropping alarmingly low, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires. Winter weather advisories also forecast 4 to 12 inches of snow and gusts up to 60 mph in mountain regions, including Rabbit Ears Pass and the Elkhead and Park Mountains, complicating travel with slippery roads and reduced visibility. Residents should prepare for potential power outages, avoid outdoor burning, and be prepared for rapid changes in conditions.
Arapahoe Basin
1"
Aspen Highlands
10"
Aspen Mountain
10"
Beaver Creek Resort
10"
Breckenridge Ski Resort
10"
Buttermilk Mountain
10"
Conquistador Ski Resort
6"
Copper Mountain Resort
10"
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
10"
Cuchara Mountain Resort
2"
Durango Mountain Resort
4"
Echo Mountain Park
10"
Eldora Mountain Resort
10"
Hesperus Ski Area
4"
Howelsen Hill Ski Area
10"
Kendall Mountain
4"
Keystone Resort
10"
Loveland
10"
Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area
8"
Powderhorn Resort
8"
Silverton Mountain
6"
Ski Broadmoor
8"
Ski Cooper
10"
Ski Estes Park (Hidden Valley)
10"
Snowmass
10"
Solvista Basin At Granby Ranch
10"
Steamboat Ski Resort
10"
Sunlight Mountain Resort
10"
Telluride
6"
Vail
10"
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 30°.
Lost Dog is expected to receive up to 8" of more snowfall over the next 5 days.
Currently at Tower with 31".