Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Cascade #2 · 2 mi · 8,990 ft · read 1 Nov
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?+0.9 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | +0.9 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?-0.5 °C vs normal | Well above normal6 in · normally 1 in | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 13–19 NovSolid?+0.3 °C vs normal | Well above normal9 in · normally 4 in | no call | +0.3 °C |
| 20–26 NovSolid?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal13 in · normally 6 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal15 in · normally 9 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecExceptional?-0.6 °C vs normal | Well above normal21 in · normally 12 in | no call | -0.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well above normal65th percentile
December
Well above normal67th percentile
January
Well above normal71st percentile
February
Well above normal74th percentile
March
Well above normal78th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
18 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
15%39% near46% above
December
13%38% near48% above
January
9%35% near56% above
February
29%63% above
March
24%69% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 18 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,029 ft 8,793 ft to 10,822 ft
- Skiable terrain1,635 ac
- Average snowfall260 in a season
- Lifts14
- Marked runs87 41 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner24%10 mi
- Intermediate51%21 mi
- Advanced25%10 mi
Getting there
DRO
Drive from Durangoregional airport
1 h 0943 mi
ABQ
Drive from Albuquerquemajor hub
4 h 56247 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gemstrongly
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrya little
Snowmakingstrongly
Villagea little
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 4 in | 1 in – 10 in1–10 in | 27 in | -2 °C | 75% |
| DecemberDec | 19 in | 10 in – 29 in10–29 in | 49 in | -6 °C | 72% |
| JanuaryJan | 31 in | 20 in – 51 in20–51 in | 50 in | -6 °C | 72% |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 in | 23 in – 58 in23–58 in | 48 in | -5 °C | 64% |
| MarchMar | 38 in | 23 in – 64 in23–64 in | 31 in | -2 °C | 65% |
| AprilApr | 18 in | 5 in – 41 in5–41 in | 11 in | 2 °C | 66% |
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