Durango / Purgatory 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 12:47 CDT
2-Day Forecast for Durango / Purgatory
48-hours from 2 May.
See below for forecast detail
Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast updated at 12:47 CDT, next update expected 18:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Durango / Purgatory
Max 13℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Durango / Purgatory
Max 15℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 |  | Clear spells. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 12℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 9℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | - | 14cm | |||||||
| Durango Mountain Resort | - | 3cm |
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.