Telluride Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Telluride
This is the Snow Forecast for Telluride, United States for 16 days from 9 November.
Updated 09 November 2025 06:42 PST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Telluride.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Telluride Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Telluride?
| Next Snow Expected | 14 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
Forecast for today in Telluride
Max 53°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Telluride has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Telluride Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Sun 09 | Mon 10 | Tue 11 | Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NE F4 | NE F3 | SW F3 | S F4 | SW F2 | ||
| 12,270ft | 35°F
| 42°F
| 40°F
| 42°F
 | 36°F
| 27°F
 +1in
| 15°F
|
| NE F3 | NE F2 | S F2 | S F3 | ||||
| 10,499ft | 44°F
| 51°F
| 49°F
| 50°F
| 44°F
| 34°F
+2in
| 22°F
 |
| SW F2 | SW F2 | S F2 | S F3 | SW F2 | |||
| 8,727ft | 53°F
| 57°F
| 56°F
| 57°F
 | 53°F
| 42°F
| 30°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 9,249ft | 8,727ft | |||||
| Max Town | 53°F | 57°F | 56°F | 57°F | 53°F | 42°F | 30°F |
| Min Town | 31°F | 33°F | 36°F | 36°F | 35°F | 29°F | 12°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Telluride 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 53°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 57°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 56°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 57°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 53°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 42°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 9,249ft to resort level.
Max 30°F
Min 12°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 12°F and not getting above 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Light snow first, clear spells then clear sky, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Telluride, 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 Telluride, 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.
Telluride Snow Forecast updated at 06:42 PST, next update expected 09:00 PST.
Snow Forecast near Telluride
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango / Purgatory | - | 2in | |||||||
| Durango Mountain Resort | - | 2in |
Snow Reliability
Telluride typically sees an average snowfall of 300 inches per season, with snow depths often reaching 100 inches at peak times. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Telluride
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Telluride, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Telluride, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Telluride is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Telluride will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Telluride for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.