📷 Purgatory Resort
North America
Purgatory Resort
Fair · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 42 verified open days
Best months to book: April, February, March · last season + 31-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 5
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Fair
2025-26 season average
Purgatory Resort is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 21.5 across 42 verified open days.
April
#1 to book
50cm avg · scored 36.6
February
#2 to book
51cm avg · scored 29.1
March
#3 to book
53cm avg · scored 17.3
Best weeks to book
- #129 Mar – 4 Aprscored 30.3
- #222 Feb – 28 Febscored 29.1
- #31 Mar – 7 Marscored 21.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 22 Feb – 7 Mar. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:06 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended April 5, 2026 · reopens November 27, 2026
107 runs · 12 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
3293mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
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About Purgatory Resort
Purgatory Resort is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, just north of Durango. The resort features over 1,600 skiable acres, 105 trails, and a mix of terrain suitable for all abilities, with a reputation for family-friendly skiing and scenic alpine views. Signature experiences include snowcat skiing, terrain parks, and a vibrant base area with dining, lodging, and winter activities. Purgatory stands out for its laid-back atmosphere, diverse terrain, and convenient access to both adventure and amenities.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Purgatory Resort
- Where is Purgatory Resort?
- Purgatory Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Purgatory Resort?
- Purgatory Resort runs from a base elevation of 2,743 m (8,999 ft) to a summit of 3,293 m (10,804 ft), giving a vertical drop of 550 m (1,804 ft).
- How big is Purgatory Resort?
- Purgatory Resort has 1,635 acres (662 hectares) of skiable terrain, 107 marked runs and 12 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Purgatory Resort?
- Purgatory Resort is on the Power 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 Purgatory Resort?
- Purgatory Resort 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 Purgatory Resort get in a typical season?
- Purgatory Resort averages 260 inches / 660 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Purgatory Resort in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #194 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), Purgatory Resort averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 +1%, '15-16 +13%, '23-24 -9%. A pattern, not a promise.
