Durango / Purgatory 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 10:40 PDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 10:54 PDT
Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Durango / Purgatory
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast updated at 10:40 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Durango / Purgatory
Max 54°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 10:54 PDT
Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Durango / Purgatory
Max 45°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 8,822ft 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 |  | Fair. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair. | 49°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 51°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 52°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 54°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 30% |
| Mon | 19:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango Mountain Resort | 5in | 7in | |||||||
| Telluride | 3in | 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.