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Monarch Mountain Snow Report
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Best months to book: April, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 4 — closed April 19
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 29
13d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
9cm
Snow Depth
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Monarch Mountain is projected to open December 4, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1April36cm avg · last season 25.6
- #2March33cm avg · last season 20.2
- #3February29cm avg · last season 25.7
Best weeks to book
- #1 29 Mar – 4 Apr · last season 28
- #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 25.3
- #3 12 Apr – 18 Apr · last season 24.3
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 09:02 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Dec 4
Projected to open December 4, 2026
63 runs · 9 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
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Monarch Mountain Season Snowfall
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Getting There
Drive times & access
Last updated 9:08 PM
6 cameras · 2 sensors nearby
Drive conditions
Quiet — No restrictions, and the resort is out of its season
No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Monarch Mountain. Nearest roadside sensor (US 50 MP 199.35 EB at Monarch Pass, 1.7 km): Above freezing, air 8°C. Monarch Mountain is outside its season, so these are out-of-season readings, not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.
SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.
Roadside weather sensors
US 50 MP 199.35 EB at Monarch Pass
1.7 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Air
- 8°C
- Wind
- 42 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 9:08 PM
US-285 119.10 Southbound at Poncha Pass
23.5 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 31°C
- Air
- 15°C
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 9:08 PM
Highway cameras near Monarch Mountain
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.
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.
Live Conditions
Monarch Mountain Webcams
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Snow stakeWebcams & Proof of Powder
4 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage
Frequently asked questions about Monarch Mountain
- Did it snow at Monarch Mountain in the last 24 hours?
- No new snow has been reported at Monarch Mountain in the last 24 hours.
- When did it last snow at Monarch Mountain?
- The most recent snowfall at Monarch Mountain was on 2026-09-29.
