Durango / Purgatory 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 21:44 AEST

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 (2,990m)
Next Snow Expected	14 April
Next Snow Amount	11cm
Next 48 Hours	12cm
Next 7 Days	16cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Durango / Purgatory

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 12℃
Min -11℃

17cm New Snow

Snow Line from 3,019m to resort level (2,680m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 22:42 AEST

Powder Possible :- 12cm 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 12℃ Min 0℃
Mon 13	up to 1cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 2,886m to 2,749m, with rain below.	Max 7℃ Min 1℃
Tue 14	8cm to 11cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 2,689m to resort level (2,680m).	Max 2℃ Min -6℃
Wed 15	1cm New Snow Clear sky. Snow falling to resort level (2,680m).	Max 7℃ Min -7℃
Thu 16	Cloudy.	Max 8℃ Min -3℃
Fri 17	3cm to 4cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 2,709m to resort level (2,680m).	Max 1℃ Min -9℃
Sat 18	Fair at altitude, clear sky below.	Max 2℃ Min -11℃

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 21:44 AEST, next update expected 03:00 AEST.

Ensemble forecast for Durango / Purgatory, USA at 2,680m

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	12cm	17cm
Telluride	7cm	12cm

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.