Is Telluride snowsure?

The snowiest week in Telluride is week 4 of February. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 13.4in of snowfall. Check out the Telluride Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Telluride

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December8.3in2.8 days
January8.7in2.9 days
February10.6in3.4 days
March9.4in3.2 days
April6.3in2.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Telluride during February (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of February for Telluride is 13.4 in. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week. Telluride expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of February at the middle elevation of the ski area at 10647 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (6769 ft is well bellow the middle elevation of Telluride. Regular fresh snowfalls can be relied on in Telluride at the end of February. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13.4 in. Pretty cold temperatures with the typical maximum temperature in Telluride in week four of February of just 19°F at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to 15°F. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 9mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that don't have fresh snow happen on average three days during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Telluride and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Telluride


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Telluride and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Telluride are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Telluride and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Telluride are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Telluride and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Telluride are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.