Durango Mountain Resort Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Durango Mountain Resort
This is the Snow Forecast for Durango Mountain Resort, United States for 16 days from 13 November.
Updated 12 November 2025 16:34 PST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Durango Mountain Resort.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Durango Mountain Resort Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Durango Mountain Resort?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 9in |
Forecast for today in Durango Mountain Resort
Max 56°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Durango Mountain Resort has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Durango Mountain Resort Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | S F2 | |||||
| 10,827ft | 47°F
| 48°F
 | 46°F
| 36°F
 +4in
| 29°F
+2in
| 29°F
 +1in
| 29°F
+1in
|
| 9,810ft | 53°F
| 52°F
| 51°F
| 40°F
 | 31°F
 +3in
| 32°F
+1in
| 31°F
+2in
|
| 8,793ft | 56°F
| 55°F
| 54°F
| 43°F
| 35°F
+1in
| 35°F
| 35°F
+1in
|
| Snow Line | varying 10,561ft | varying 9,314ft | varying 10,003ft | varying 9,741ft | |||
| Max Town | 56°F | 55°F | 54°F | 43°F | 35°F | 35°F | 35°F |
| Min Town | 39°F | 39°F | 36°F | 34°F | 24°F | 29°F | 31°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Durango Mountain Resort Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 56°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 55°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 54°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 43°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 4in New Snow
Clear spells, light drizzle, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 10,561ft to 9,872ft, with rain below.
Max 35°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
1in to 2in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 9,314ft to resort level.
Max 35°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow, heavy snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 10,003ft to resort level.
Max 35°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
19
1in New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow showers then light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 9,741ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Durango Mountain Resort, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Durango Mountain Resort, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Durango Mountain Resort Snow Forecast updated at 16:34 PST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Durango Mountain Resort
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango / Purgatory | - | 9in | |||||||
| Telluride | - | 7in |
Snow Reliability
Durango Mountain Resort enjoys reliable snowfall, averaging around 300 inches per season with snow depths often exceeding 80 inches. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Durango Mountain Resort
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Durango Mountain Resort, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Durango Mountain Resort, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Durango Mountain Resort is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Durango Mountain Resort will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Durango Mountain Resort for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.