Silverton ski resort

📷 Silverton

North America

Silverton

22

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

0.7cm

Past 48 Hours

2.2cm

Past 10 Days

7cm

14-Day Forecast

19.9cm

Snow Depth

--

Updated: Apr 12, 6:01 PMWeather at base: 3170m

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
Vertical3087m
Lifts1
Runs69
Skiable Area1819 acres
Avg Snowfall400 inches / 1016 cm
CountryUnited States

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
22
Fair
stable

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 summary

Depth

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

4111mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM

6cm
24h
20cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
6
Prev10d
0.1
Now12
0.8
M13
9
T14
1.2
W15
T16
1.4
F17
0.1
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

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

--

14-Day Forecast

24.3cm

Mid-Mountain

3641m

Temp

3.2°C

Wind

18km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

24.3cm

Summit

4111m

Temp

0.1°C

Wind

18km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

23.8cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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)

ECMWF
19.9cm
GFS
30cm
GEM
16.2cm
JMA
18.7cm
ICON
12.2cm
Météo-Fr
16.9cm
SnowSure™
19cm

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.