📷 Silverton
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Silverton
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
0.7cm
Past 48 Hours
2.2cm
Past 10 Days
7cm
14-Day Forecast
19.9cm
Snow Depth
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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.
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Resort Info
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.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Currently, Silverton is enjoying clear skies with a temperature of 0°C and light winds at 18 km/h. You can expect a total of 4cm of new snow from the past week, which is a modest addition to the season total of 166cm. The outlook is promising, with a forecasted average of 24cm over the next 14 days.
AI-generated summaryDepth
Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Colorado region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3190m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
3170m
Temp
6.3°C
Wind
18km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
24.3cm
Mid-Mountain
3641m
Temp
3.2°C
Wind
18km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
24.3cm
Summit
4111m
Temp
0.1°C
Wind
18km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
23.8cm
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 (4111m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
☁️
1.2°
-8.3°
0.1cm
Mon
13
❄️
-0.2°
-9.6°
0.8cm
Tue
14
❄️
-7.6°
-11.3°
9cm
Wed
15
❄️
-4.2°
-13.9°
1.2cm
Thu
16
☁️
-1.7°
-15°
Fri
17
❄️
-8°
-17.6°
1.4cm
Sat
18
❄️
-7.4°
-26.2°
0.1cm
Sun
19
☁️
-0.8°
-18.8°
Mon
20
☀️
0.9°
-16.1°
Tue
21
❄️
-2.2°
-12.3°
0.4cm
Summit elevation (4111m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
165.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-35%
vs 5-Year Avg
254cm avg by now
-35%
vs 30-Year Avg
254cm avg by now
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.