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Silverton Resort Guide
Projected to open December 31, 2026
Best months to book: April, February, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 31 — closed May 3
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 12
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
26cm
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.
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
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Expert100% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Double chair1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:00 PM UTC
2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-99%
vs 5-Year Avg
254cm avg by now
-99%
vs 30-Year Avg
256cm avg by now
254cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~2.5 cm. That's 99% below the 5-year average (254 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 99% below the 30-year average (256 cm).
Silverton Season Snowfall
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Silverton Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 323cm with an average of 74 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 17% above this average (377cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 35cm | 8 days | 18cm | 35cm | 10cm |
| December | 42cm | 9 days | 44cm | 63cm | 9cm |
| January | 44cm | 10 days | 68cm | 89cm | 10cm |
| February | 45cm | 11 days | 87cm | 109cm | 10cm |
| March | 48cm | 11 days | 100cm | 119cm | 9cm |
| April | 48cm | 10 days | 101cm | 119cm | 10cm |
| May | 24cm | 6 days | 71cm | 100cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
70 days scored, from 22 Feb
44
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4422 Feb
- 3123 Feb
- 2824 Feb
March 2026
- 347 Mar9cm
- 2731 Mar
- 241 Mar
April 2026
- 4327 Apr8cm
- 422 Apr16cm
- 383 Apr1cm
May 2026
- 311 May2cm
- 262 May1cm
- 223 May
April scored highest for Silverton in 2025-26. Based on 70 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 31, 2026
Through May 3, 2027
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.
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.
- 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.
