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Telluride Snow History

Weather Forecast for Telluride at 3245m altitude

Issued: 5 pm 21 May 2026 (local time)

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Is Telluride snowsure?

The snowiest week in Telluride is week 4 of February. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 31cm of snowfall. Check out the Telluride 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 Telluride

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December20cm2.7 days
January22cm2.9 days
February26cm3.3 days
March23cm3.1 days
April16cm2.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Telluride during May (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of May for Telluride is 3 cm. There are typically 0.8 snowy days during this week. Telluride prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3245m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3934m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Telluride. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Telluride at the end of May but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Telluride during week four of May with average maximum temperature 6.4°C and minimum temperature 4.3°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Mostly light winds (average 16km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day.


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Snow Depths

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

Winter
Summer

Telluride


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Telluride 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 Telluride 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 Telluride 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 Telluride 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 Telluride 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 Telluride 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.

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