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Silverton ski resort
Tier C — ENSO-proof

📷 Silverton

North America

Silverton

Closed for the season

Season ended May 3, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed May 3

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:00 AM•Weather at base: 3170m

Overview

Silverton is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 3, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:00 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.

Resort Info

Summit4111m
Base3170m
Vertical941m
Lifts1
Runs69
Skiable Area1819 acres
Average snowfall400 inches / 1016 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedMay 3, 2026
Projected openingDecember 31, 2026

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

4111mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 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

7.3°C

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5.5km/h

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3641m

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4111m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Silverton El Niño rank & forecast

Silverton ranks #186 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, +2% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier C — ENSO-proof: Strong El Niño winters looked like a normal year here — within about ±3% of this resort’s own 30-year snowfall average. Not a jackpot, not a bust: a hedge if you’re planning around El Niño.

#186 of 488Tier C — ENSO-proof

Strong-event signal: +2% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Silverton averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Silverton has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -9%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +17%.

'97-98 −9%'15-16 −2%'23-24 +17%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Aug 28, 9:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
13 / 01.5mm
Sat, Aug 29
10 / 04.8mm
Sun, Aug 30
12 / 04.5mm
Mon, Aug 31
10 / 00.6cm9.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
10 / -40.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
10 / -30.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)0000000000.600000000
Precip (mm)0.21.20.11.43.20.20.23.21.14.332.30.20.400.20.60.1
Temp (°C)7135694510228221014102
Wind (km/h)611558679657561466136
Gusts (km/h)304325324933374530253834304437375040

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (4111m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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31

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Summit elevation (4111m) • ECMWF model

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.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 9:48 AM

3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Silverton. Nearest roadside sensor (US 550 MP 087.95 NB : 2.2 miles N of Ironton Red Mountain Pass, 8.9 km): Above freezing, air 6°C. Late-season / summer readings are 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 550 MP 087.95 NB : 2.2 miles N of Ironton Red Mountain Pass

8.9 km · CDOT

Above freezing

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6°C
Wind
5 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 9:48 AM

US 550 MP 070.65 NB : 0.2 miles N of CO 110 in Silverton

9.2 km · CDOT

Above freezing

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5°C
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Updated 9:47 AM

CO-145 070.55 Southbound : 0.8 mile South of Society Drive Telluride

20 km · CDOT

Above freezing

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10°C
Wind
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Updated 9:48 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.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC

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Off-season · 256cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~162.6 cm. That's 36% below the 5-year average (254 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 36% below the 30-year average (256 cm).

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).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November35.3cm12 days18cm35cm10.1cm
December41.5cm15 days44cm63cm9.4cm
January44.1cm16 days68cm89cm9.8cm
February44.5cm17 days87cm109cm9.5cm
March48.3cm17 days100cm119cm9.3cm
April48cm17 days101cm119cm10.4cm
May24.4cm12 days71cm100cm7.1cm

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.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Silverton, ERA5 season snowfall median was 312 cm (123 in), about 2% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

312 cm

10 El Niño winters · 2% below median

All-season median

318 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10312 cm298 cm – 354 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12327 cm295 cm – 353 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8295 cm251 cm – 355 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Silverton

Where is Silverton?
Silverton is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Silverton?
Silverton runs from a base elevation of 3,170 m (10,400 ft) to a summit of 4,111 m (13,488 ft), giving a vertical drop of 941 m (3,087 ft).
How big is Silverton?
Silverton has 1,819 acres (736 hectares) of skiable terrain, 69 marked runs and 1 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Silverton?
Silverton is on the No ski pass found. 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 Silverton?
Silverton typically operates from December to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Silverton get in a typical season?
Silverton averages 400 inches / 1016 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Silverton in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #186 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), Silverton averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Silverton has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -9%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +17%.