📷 Monarch Mountain
North America
Monarch Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:05 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
1
2026–27 season
Overview
Monarch Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 4, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Monarch Mountain is located in south-central Colorado on the Continental Divide, offering over 800 skiable acres with a variety of terrain suitable for all ability levels. The resort is known for its abundant natural snowfall, laid-back atmosphere, and uncrowded slopes. Key amenities include ski and snowboard rentals, lessons, multiple dining options, and a base lodge. Monarch Mountain stands out for its authentic Colorado ski experience, affordable pricing, and emphasis on natural snow conditions.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Monarch Mountain
Lifts
9
Skiable area
1146 ac
Longest run
1.6 km / 1 mi
Runs by difficulty(63 total)
Beginner
9
14% of terrain
Intermediate
18
28% of terrain
Advanced
17
27% of terrain
Expert
19
31% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner14%
- Intermediate28%
- Advanced27%
- Expert31%
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair4
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Sidewinder Saloon – A popular après-ski spot at Monarch Mountain, Sidewinder Saloon is known for its welcoming atmosphere, local craft beers, hearty comfort food, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:05 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
3231m
Temp
11.3°C
Wind
1.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
3450m
Temp
--°C
Wind
2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
3668m
Temp
8.5°C
Wind
1.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Getting There
Road Conditions
2 sensors nearby
No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (CDOT). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Roadside weather sensors
US 50 MP 199.35 EB at Monarch Pass
1.7 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Air
- 12°C
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 8:13 AM
US-285 119.10 Southbound at Poncha Pass
23.5 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 20°C
- Air
- 16°C
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 8:13 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.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Monarch Mountain (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 Jul 14, 8:05 AM
Today 19 / 70.6mm | Wed, Jul 15 19 / 53.3mm | Thu, Jul 16 18 / 32.7mm | Fri, Jul 17 17 / 50.9mm | Sat, Jul 18 20 / 5 | Sun, Jul 19 22 / 7 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 13 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 9 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 16 | 49 | 20 | 21 | 35 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 12 | 23 | 53 | 35 | 33 | 54 | 40 | 26 | 53 | 36 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3668m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
18.9°
6.7°
18 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
19.2°
5.2°
22 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
18°
3.4°
8 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
16.9°
4.7°
15 km/h
Sat
18
🌤️
20.4°
5.2°
16 km/h
Sun
19
🌤️
21.5°
6.8°
19 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
17.8°
6.7°
15 km/h
Tue
21
🌦️
13.2°
5.1°
13 km/h
Wed
22
🌦️
17°
4.9°
11 km/h
Thu
23
🌦️
16.8°
5.7°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (3668m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:05 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 202cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 202cm full-season avg
202cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 178.7 cm, significantly exceeding the 30-year average of 130 cm, indicating a marked upward trend in recent seasons. The current season's snowfall, while still above the long-term average, is 67% of the recent 5-year average, suggesting a notable decrease compared to the recent high-snowfall period. This points to increased variability, with the current season falling short of the recent trend but remaining well above historical norms.
Monarch Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 221cm with an average of 109 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 22.6cm | 11 days | 8cm | 18cm | 7.3cm |
| December | 27.9cm | 13 days | 21cm | 31cm | 7.2cm |
| January | 27.9cm | 14 days | 33cm | 44cm | 7.5cm |
| February | 28.5cm | 15 days | 43cm | 54cm | 6.6cm |
| March | 33cm | 15 days | 49cm | 61cm | 7.3cm |
| April | 36cm | 16 days | 45cm | 57cm | 8.8cm |
| May | 20.6cm | 11 days | 21cm | 44cm | 6.4cm |
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 Dec 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
