📷 Monarch Mountain
North America
Monarch Mountain
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
4.1cm
Past 48 Hours
5.3cm
Past 10 Days
11.7cm
14-Day Forecast
18.7cm
Snow Depth
188cm
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.
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Resort Info
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.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Current conditions at Monarch Mountain are mainly clear with a temperature of 4°C and a light wind at 22 km/h. You can expect a snow depth of 1cm, but recent activity has brought in 8cm over the last week, including 4cm in the last 24 hours. The outlook for the next 14 days suggests an average of 13cm of new snow, which could improve conditions further.
AI-generated summaryDepth
61cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Colorado region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3470m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
3231m
Temp
6.4°C
Wind
22.2km/h
Snow Depth
81cm
14-Day Forecast
12.6cm
Mid-Mountain
3450m
Temp
1.6°C
Wind
34.5km/h
Snow Depth
135cm
14-Day Forecast
5.9cm
Summit
3668m
Temp
3.6°C
Wind
22.2km/h
Snow Depth
188cm
14-Day Forecast
13.3cm
Runs Open
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3668m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
☁️
4.3°
-5.8°
0.1cm
Mon
13
❄️
3.4°
-7.6°
Tue
14
❄️
-3.1°
-9.6°
3.9cm
Wed
15
❄️
-1.8°
-9.1°
0.5cm
Thu
16
☁️
3.2°
-8.5°
Fri
17
❄️
0.4°
-13.7°
0.4cm
Sat
18
❄️
-5.4°
-19.4°
0.1cm
Sun
19
☁️
0.6°
-12.3°
Mon
20
❄️
4.3°
-6.5°
1cm
Tue
21
❄️
3.7°
-6.3°
0.2cm
Summit elevation (3668m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC
147cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-29%
vs 5-Year Avg
206.3cm avg by now
-3%
vs 30-Year Avg
152.3cm avg by now
206.3cm
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.