Durango / Purgatory 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 10:47 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Durango / Purgatory

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

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	6 May
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	1in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Durango / Purgatory

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 65°F
Min 24°F

1in New Snow

Snow falling to resort level (8,793ft).

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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
Sat 02	Clear sky.	Max 56°F Min 29°F
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 59°F Min 35°F
Mon 04	Cloudy.	Max 52°F Min 36°F
Tue 05	New Snow Cloudy. Snow falling to resort level (8,793ft).	Max 51°F Min 29°F
Wed 06	up to 1in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level (8,793ft).	Max 44°F Min 24°F
Thu 07	Clear sky.	Max 62°F Min 24°F
Fri 08	Fair at altitude, clear sky below.	Max 65°F Min 34°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 10:47 PDT, next update expected 16:00 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.

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Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Durango / Purgatory
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Sa	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr
Telluride	-	5in
Durango Mountain Resort	-	1in

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.