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📷 Breckenridge

North America

Breckenridge

Off-season

Last season ended April 24, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 24

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:00 AM•Weather at base: 2926m

Overview

Breckenridge is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 24, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Breckenridge is a renowned ski resort located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, offering five distinct peaks and nearly 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. The resort features a vibrant historic town atmosphere, diverse terrain for all abilities, and a high-altitude setting with reliable snowfall. Signature experiences include expansive alpine bowls, a lively après-ski scene, and modern amenities such as ski-in/ski-out lodging and a comprehensive lift system. Breckenridge stands out for its blend of authentic mountain charm and extensive winter recreation options.

Resort Info

Summit3963m
Base2926m
Vertical1037m
Lifts35
Runs187
Skiable Area2908 acres
Average snowfall353 inches / 889 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 24, 2026
Projected openingNovember 6, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Robbie's Tavern at the Bergenhof – Renowned for its slopeside location at the base of Peak 8, Robbie's Tavern offers a welcoming après-ski atmosphere with craft beers, creative cocktails, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

3963mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

2926m

Temp

8.3°C

Wind

1.8km/h

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Mid-Mountain

3445m

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4.9°C

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3963m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Breckenridge El Niño rank & forecast

Breckenridge ranks #190 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, +2% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier C — ENSO-proof: Strong El Niño winters looked like a normal year here — within about ±3% of this resort’s own 30-year snowfall average. Not a jackpot, not a bust: a hedge if you’re planning around El Niño.

#190 of 488Tier C — ENSO-proof

Strong-event signal: +2% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Breckenridge averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Breckenridge has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -16%, '15-16 +3%, '23-24 +18%.

'97-98 −16%'15-16 +3%'23-24 +18%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Breckenridge (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 9:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
15 / 15.4mm
Sat, Aug 29
13 / 15.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
12 / 02mm
Mon, Aug 31
11 / 17.5mm
Tue, Sep 1
11 / -30.9mm
Wed, Sep 2
12 / -2
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)04.70.701.33.90.40.70.91.841.700.80.1000
Temp (°C)91148134511348231125123
Wind (km/h)51129154715334241448134
Gusts (km/h)204116344726304619163826264030314727

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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15.2°

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14 km/h

Sat

29

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13.4°

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17 km/h

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30

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11.8°

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17 km/h

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31

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12.2°

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15 km/h

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13.3°

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8 km/h

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14.7°

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12 km/h

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5

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14.8°

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6

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12.8°

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19 km/h

Summit elevation (3963m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 9:07 AM

3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status for Breckenridge, with no winter restrictions in place and typical off-season pavement conditions. The nearest roadside sensor reports an air temperature of 7°C, confirming that conditions are clear and above freezing. There are no active chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure monitors near Breckenridge. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

I-70 195.85 Westbound : 0.6 miles E of CO 91 Copper Mountain

10 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
11°C
Air
7°C
Wind
10 km/h

Updated 9:06 AM

I-70 199.60 Westbound : 1.3 mile West of Main Street Frisco

12 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
14°C
Air
10°C
Wind
4 km/h

Updated 9:07 AM

I-70 201.45 Eastbound : 0.6 mile East of Main Street Frisco

13 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
13°C
Air
8°C
Wind
3 km/h

Updated 9:07 AM

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via CDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC

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Off-season · 212cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~145.8 cm. That's 26% below the 5-year average (197 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 31% below the 30-year average (212 cm).

Breckenridge Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 294cm with an average of 139 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November27cm13 days16cm27cm7.2cm
December31.5cm17 days34cm48cm7cm
January32.8cm17 days54cm68cm6.9cm
February33.9cm18 days71cm84cm7cm
March40.7cm18 days80cm95cm8.1cm
April51.3cm19 days85cm101cm10.2cm
May34.5cm16 days71cm95cm9.3cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 6, 2026

Through Apr 24, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Breckenridge, ERA5 season snowfall median was 305 cm (120 in), about 1% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

305 cm

10 El Niño winters · 1% above median

All-season median

301 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10305 cm295 cm – 333 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12299 cm264 cm – 316 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8289 cm252 cm – 320 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Breckenridge

Where is Breckenridge?
Breckenridge is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Breckenridge?
Breckenridge runs from a base elevation of 2,926 m (9,600 ft) to a summit of 3,963 m (13,002 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,037 m (3,402 ft).
How big is Breckenridge?
Breckenridge has 2,908 acres (1,177 hectares) of skiable terrain, 187 marked runs and 35 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Breckenridge?
Breckenridge is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Breckenridge?
Breckenridge typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Breckenridge get in a typical season?
Breckenridge averages 353 inches / 889 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Breckenridge in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #190 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +2% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Breckenridge averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Breckenridge has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -16%, '15-16 +3%, '23-24 +18%.