Is Telluride snowsure?
The snowiest week in Telluride is week 4 of February. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 31 cm 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
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 20 cm | 2.7 days |
| January | 22 cm | 2.9 days |
| February | 26 cm | 3.3 days |
| March | 23 cm | 3.1 days |
| April | 16 cm | 2.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Telluride during October (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of October for Telluride is 2 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Telluride normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of October 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 (4059m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Telluride. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the first week of October but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Telluride during week one of October with average maximum temperature 6.6°C and minimum temperature 4.2°C at the middle elevation. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mainly light winds (average 13km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.
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Telluride Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Telluride and (2007 – 2026).
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.
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.
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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