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Wolf Creek Ski Area resort snow
Lat Long: 37.47° N 106.78° W
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Wolf Creek Ski Area Snow History

Weather Forecast for Wolf Creek Ski Area at 3384m altitude

Issued: 5 pm 08 May 2026 (local time)

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Is Wolf Creek Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Wolf Creek Ski Area is week 4 of February. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 21cm of snowfall. Check out the Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December12cm2.1 days
January12cm2.2 days
February16cm2.8 days
March12cm2.7 days
April7cm2.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Wolf Creek Ski Area during May (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Wolf Creek Ski Area is 4 cm. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week. Wolf Creek Ski Area prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3384m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3712m) is a little above the mid altitude of Wolf Creek Ski Area. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Wolf Creek Ski Area in the middle of May with and average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Wolf Creek Ski Area during week two of May with average maximum temperature 3.6°C and minimum temperature 1.3°C at the mid altitude. Often sunny. Expect sunshine on four or five days. Mostly light winds (average 21km/h) but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Wolf Creek Ski Area and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Wolf Creek Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area 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 Wolf Creek Ski Area 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.