Durango / Purgatory 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 16:47 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 17:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Durango / Purgatory
48-hours from 13 April.
See below for forecast detail
Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast updated at 16:47 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Durango / Purgatory
Max 48°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level (8,793ft).
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 17:42 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Durango / Purgatory
Max 36°F
Min 22°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
1in to 3in New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (8,793ft).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 11:00 |  | Fair. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Fair. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 48°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 48°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 48°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Strong | 20% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Mon | 19:00 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 55% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Light | 60% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 40% |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 31°F | SW Light | 55% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 29°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 80% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 22°F | SW Light | 85% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 25°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 10:00 |  | Light snow showers. | 27°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Light snow showers. | 33°F | SW Breeze | 85% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Light snow showers. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Light snow showers. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 90% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Light snow showers. | 35°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Light snow showers. | 34°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 19:00 |  | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 33°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 27°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 24°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 23°F | SW Light | 30% | |
Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | 6in | 8in | |||||||
| Durango Mountain Resort | 4in | 5in |
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.