Durango / Purgatory 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 04:44 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Durango / Purgatory

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Durango / Purgatory?

Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (9,808ft)
Next Snow Expected	14 April
Next Snow Amount	4in
Next 48 Hours	5in
Next 7 Days	6in

Long-range 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).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 05:42 PDT

Powder Possible :- 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.

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Durango / Purgatory Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Durango / Purgatory from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	Clear sky at altitude, fair below.	Max 54°F Min 32°F
Mon 13	New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 9,469ft to 9,019ft, with rain below.	Max 45°F Min 33°F
Tue 14	3in to 4in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 8,822ft to resort level (8,793ft).	Max 36°F Min 21°F
Wed 15	New Snow Clear sky. Snow falling to resort level (8,793ft).	Max 45°F Min 20°F
Thu 16	Cloudy.	Max 47°F Min 27°F
Fri 17	1in to 2in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 8,888ft to resort level (8,793ft).	Max 35°F Min 15°F
Sat 18	Fair at altitude, clear sky below.	Max 36°F Min 12°F

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.

Ensemble forecast for Durango / Purgatory, USA at 8,793ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts 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.

Off-Piste Safety in Durango / Purgatory

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Durango / Purgatory, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.