Durango Mountain Resort Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Durango Mountain Resort
This is the Snow Forecast for Durango Mountain Resort, United States for 16 days from 14 November.
Updated 14 November 2025 08:38 CST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Durango Mountain Resort.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Durango Mountain Resort Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Durango Mountain Resort?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
Forecast for today in Durango Mountain Resort
Max 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Durango Mountain Resort has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Durango Mountain Resort Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,300m | 8℃
| 9℃
 | 4℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
 +7cm
| 1℃
| 0℃
| 3℃
|
| 2,990m | 10℃
| 11℃
| 6℃
 | 2℃
 +7cm
| 3℃
| 2℃
| 6℃
|
| 2,680m | 13℃
| 13℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
+2cm
| 5℃
| 4℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,239m | varying 3,169m | 2,680m | ||||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 13℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ | -1℃ | -5℃ |
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 13℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 3,239m to 3,009m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
2cm to 7cm New Snow
Snow showers first, light snow showers then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 3,169m to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 9℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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 08:38 CST, next update expected 14:00 CST.
Snow Forecast near Durango Mountain Resort
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango / Purgatory | 1cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Telluride | - | 5cm |
Snow Reliability
Durango Mountain Resort enjoys reliable snowfall, averaging around 300 inches per season with snow depths often exceeding 80 inches. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
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.