Durango / Purgatory 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 16:42 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Durango / Purgatory
48-hours from 3 May.
See below for forecast detail
Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast updated at 16:42 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Durango / Purgatory
Max 60°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Durango / Purgatory
Max 53°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 59°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 59°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 60°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 59°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 58°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 04:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 40°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 40°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 41°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 10:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 52°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 48°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SW Light | 5% | |
Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | 4in | 8in | |||||||
| Durango Mountain Resort | 3in | 6in |
Durango / Purgatory Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Durango / Purgatory.
This Snow Forecast for Durango / Purgatory, 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 / Purgatory, 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.
Snow Reliability
Durango/Purgatory typically enjoys a snow depth of 150 inches annually, with reliable snowfall and minimal snowmelt. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for updated information.