Durango Mountain Resort Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Durango Mountain Resort
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This is the Snow Forecast for Durango Mountain Resort, United States for 15 days from 4 March.
Updated 04 March 2025 07:33 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 22cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Durango Mountain Resort.
Forecast for today in Durango Mountain Resort
Max 0℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
04
1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 04 March 2025 13:38 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango Mountain Resort over the next 4 days.
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Durango Mountain Resort Snow Report
Snow report from Telluride (near Durango Mountain Resort)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Durango Mountain Resort 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | Mon 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | W F2 | SE F3 | SW F2 | NW F2 | ||
| 3,300m | -6℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
+8cm
| -5℃
 +7cm
| -5℃
+4cm
| 0℃
| 0℃
 |
| SE F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | S F2 | ||||
| 2,990m | -3℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 1℃
+7cm
| -2℃
+7cm
| -1℃
+6cm
| 2℃
| 2℃
|
| SW F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | E F2 | ||||
| 2,680m | 0℃
+1cm
| 7℃
| 3℃
+7cm
| 0℃
+4cm
| 1℃
+4cm
| 5℃
| 5℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,680m | 2,680m | 2,680m | 2,680m | 2,680m | ||
| Max Town | 0℃ | 7℃ | 3℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | -11℃ | -7℃ | -4℃ | -12℃ | -11℃ | -11℃ | -8℃ |
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.
Durango Mountain Resort 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 0℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
04
1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
06
7cm to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
07
4cm to 7cm New Snow
Snow showers first, cloudy then light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
08
4cm New Snow
Snow showers, fog, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 5℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Durango Mountain Resort, 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 Mountain Resort, on any given piste 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 Mountain Resort Snow Forecast updated at 07:33 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Durango Mountain Resort
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | 15cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Durango / Purgatory | 9cm | 17cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Durango Mountain Resort
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Durango Mountain Resort, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Durango Mountain Resort, 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 Durango Mountain Resort 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 Durango Mountain Resort 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 Durango Mountain Resort 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.