Telluride Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Telluride
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This is the Snow Forecast for Telluride, United States for 16 days from 27 May.
Updated 27 May 2025 09:33 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Telluride.
Forecast for today in Telluride
Max 67°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 67°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Telluride has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Telluride Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Telluride 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | |
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| Wind | E F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 12,270ft | 49°F
| 52°F
| 52°F
| 56°F
| 59°F
| 51°F
 | 41°F
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| E F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | |||||
| 10,499ft | 59°F
| 61°F
| 62°F
| 66°F
| 67°F
| 59°F
| 49°F
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| SE F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | S F2 | SW F2 | |||
| 8,727ft | 67°F
| 70°F
| 69°F
| 72°F
| 75°F
| 68°F
| 59°F
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| Snow Line | varying 12,070ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 67°F | 70°F | 69°F | 72°F | 75°F | 68°F | 59°F |
| Min Town | 40°F | 49°F | 49°F | 47°F | 48°F | 48°F | 42°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 67°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 67°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 70°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 70°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 69°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 69°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 72°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 72°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Max 75°F
Min 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 75°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 68°F
Min 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 68°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.
Max 59°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Drizzle early, then light drizzle later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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 09:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.
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.