📷 Silverton
North America
Silverton
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 31, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
2
2026–27 season
Overview
Silverton is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 31, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Silverton Mountain is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado and is renowned for its expert-only terrain and backcountry skiing experience. The resort features one chairlift accessing over 1,800 acres of ungroomed, high-alpine terrain, with guided and unguided skiing options available. Silverton is characterized by a rugged, adventurous atmosphere, minimal amenities, and a focus on powder skiing and steep descents, making it a unique destination for advanced and expert skiers seeking a raw mountain experience.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Silverton
Lifts
1
Skiable area
1819 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(69 total)
Expert
69
100% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Expert100%
Lift fleet
- Double chair1
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
Avalanche Bar & Grill – A popular après-ski spot in Silverton, known for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and local craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELMid 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
3170m
Temp
10.5°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
3641m
Temp
7.4°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
4111m
Temp
4.4°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Getting There
Road Conditions
3 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 550 MP 087.95 NB : 2.2 miles N of Ironton Red Mountain Pass
8.9 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Air
- 13°C
- Wind
- 2 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 8:13 AM
US 550 MP 070.65 NB : 0.2 miles N of CO 110 in Silverton
9.2 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Air
- 11°C
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 8:13 AM
CO-145 070.55 Southbound : 0.8 mile South of Society Drive Telluride
20 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Air
- 15°C
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 8:17 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 Silverton (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, 8:01 AM
Today 16 / 20.3mm | Wed, Jul 15 16 / 24mm | Thu, Jul 16 16 / 24.7mm | Fri, Jul 17 15 / 17.8mm | Sat, Jul 18 14 / 42.4mm | Sun, Jul 19 16 / 41.7mm | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 0 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 |
| Temp (°C) | 9 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 8 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 27 | 38 | 24 | 27 | 50 | 30 | 21 | 39 | 19 | 30 | 51 | 31 | 32 | 48 | 31 | 24 | 37 | 25 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (4111m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
16.3°
1.7°
12 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
16.1°
1.9°
13 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
15.6°
2.1°
13 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
14.5°
1.2°
6 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
14.4°
4.3°
8 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
15.9°
3.5°
9 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
18.2°
2.9°
8 km/h
Tue
21
🌦️
13.9°
2.3°
8 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
13°
1.6°
9 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
13.4°
2.9°
7 km/h
Summit elevation (4111m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 254cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 254cm full-season avg
254cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, indicating an upward trend in recent snowfall. The 2022 season stands out as an anomaly with 317.4 cm, well above both the short- and long-term averages. Despite a slight decrease in the most recent two seasons, snowfall remains elevated compared to historical norms, with the current 5-year average exceeding the 30-year average by over 20%. This suggests increased snowfall variability and a notable shift toward higher accumulation in recent years.
Silverton Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 323cm with an average of 123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 35.3cm | 12 days | 18cm | 35cm | 10.1cm |
| December | 41.5cm | 15 days | 44cm | 63cm | 9.4cm |
| January | 44.1cm | 16 days | 68cm | 89cm | 9.8cm |
| February | 44.5cm | 17 days | 87cm | 109cm | 9.5cm |
| March | 48.3cm | 17 days | 100cm | 119cm | 9.3cm |
| April | 48cm | 17 days | 101cm | 119cm | 10.4cm |
| May | 24.4cm | 12 days | 71cm | 100cm | 7.1cm |
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 31, 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.
