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Telluride Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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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 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 16:02 IST.

Telluride Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours10cm
Next 7 Days10cm
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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 9℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudDrizzle

Cloudy early, then drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,219m to 2,969m, with rain below.

Telluride has 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Telluride Snow Report

Telluride Snow Depths and Conditions.
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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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Telluride from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindSE F3E F3SW F3
3,740m
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
2℃
Snow
+4cm
5℃
Clear
+3cm
8℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
8℃
Cloud
E F3E F2S F2
3,200m
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Snow
+3cm
10℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
14℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
14℃
Cloud
SE F2SW F2S F2S F3
2,660m
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
15℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
18℃
Clear
17℃
Lt Rain
18℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 3,219m
to 2,969m

varying 3,149m
to 3,009m

varying 3,359m
to 3,109m

Max Town9℃11℃15℃17℃18℃17℃18℃
Min Town-1℃0℃1℃4℃5℃4℃6℃

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 9℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudDrizzle

Cloudy early, then drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,219m to 2,969m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 3,149m to 3,009m, with rain below.

Max 15℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 3cm New Snow

DrizzleClearClearLt Drizzle

Drizzle, clear sky, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,359m to 3,109m, with rain below.

Max 17℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 18℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 17℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudFairCloud

Rain showers first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.

Max 18℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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 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.

Telluride Snow Forecast updated at 16:02 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Telluride

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Telluride
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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.