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Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Durango / Purgatory 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 06:44 CDT

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 10:43 CDT

Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Durango / Purgatory

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast updated at 06:44 CDT, next update expected 12:00 CDT.

Forecast for today in Durango / Purgatory

Max 12℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 10:43 CDT

Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Durango / Purgatory

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,886m to 2,749m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Durango / Purgatory from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun00:00Clear

Clear sky.3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun01:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Light
0%
Sun02:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Light
0%
Sun03:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Light
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Light
0%
Sun05:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Light
0%
Sun06:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Light
0%
Sun07:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃SW
Light
0%
Sun08:00Clear

Clear sky.3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun09:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun10:00Fair

Fair.7℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun11:00Fair

Fair.8℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun12:00Fair

Fair.9℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun13:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
10℃SW
Breeze
5%
Sun14:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
11℃SW
Breeze
5%
Sun15:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
12℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.12℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Breeze
5%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Breeze
5%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Breeze
5%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Breeze
5%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Breeze
0%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon00:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon01:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
4℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon02:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon03:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Light
0%
Mon04:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SW
Light
0%
Mon05:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Light
0%
Mon06:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon07:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon08:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃SW
Breeze
0%
Mon09:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
4℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon10:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon11:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon12:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon13:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon14:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon15:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon16:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Breeze
5%
Mon17:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Breeze
50%
Mon18:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Breeze
50%
Mon19:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Breeze
70%
Mon20:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Breeze
70%
Mon21:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Breeze
70%
Mon22:00Cloud

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
3℃SW
Breeze
70%
Mon23:00Mixed

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
2℃SW
Light
70%

Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Durango / Purgatory
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Durango Mountain Resort12cm 17cm
Telluride7cm 12cm

Durango / Purgatory Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Durango / Purgatory.

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 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.

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.