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Cuchara Mountain Snow History

37.35° N 105.12° W

Weather Forecast for Cuchara Mountain at 3056 m altitude

Issued:
11 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is Cuchara Mountain snowsure?

The snowiest week in Cuchara Mountain is week 4 of March. There are typically 2.2 snowy days during this week with 15 cm of snowfall. Check out the Cuchara Mountain 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.

Average monthly snow in Cuchara Mountain

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December9 cm1.5 days
January9 cm1.7 days
February11 cm2.1 days
March12 cm2.1 days
April11 cm1.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Cuchara Mountain during October (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of October for Cuchara Mountain is 5 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Cuchara Mountain prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3056m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3978m) is far above the mid altitude of Cuchara Mountain. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the second week of October but on average there is one wet day during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Cuchara Mountain during week two of October with average maximum temperature 7.3°C and minimum temperature 4.9°C at the mid altitude. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mostly light winds (average 19km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Cuchara Mountain and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Cuchara Mountain

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Cuchara Mountain and (2007 – 2026)

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 Cuchara Mountain 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.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Cuchara Mountain and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Cuchara Mountain 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.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Cuchara Mountain and (2007 – 2026)

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 Cuchara Mountain 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.