Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 04:44 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Durango / Purgatory
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Durango / Purgatory 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Durango / Purgatory?
| Next Snow Expected | 14 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 5in |
| Next 7 Days | 6in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Durango / Purgatory
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 54°F
Min 12°F
7in New Snow
Snow Line from 9,905ft to resort level (8,793ft).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 07:43 PDT
Powder Possible :- 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.
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Durango / Purgatory 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 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.
Max 45°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 9,469ft to 9,019ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 21°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
3in to 4in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 8,822ft to resort level (8,793ft).
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
New Snow
Light snow showers, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level (8,793ft).
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 15°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 15°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
1in to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 8,888ft to resort level (8,793ft).
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 36°F
Min 12°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 12°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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.
Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast updated at 04:44 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango Mountain Resort | 5in | 7in | |||||||
| Telluride | 3in | 5in |
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.