📷 Ski Cooper
North America
Ski Cooper
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Ski Cooper is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:07 UTC.
Resort Guide
Ski Cooper is located near Leadville, Colorado, and offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with over 470 acres of skiable terrain. The resort is known for its uncrowded slopes, affordable pricing, and diverse terrain suitable for all abilities, including beginner-friendly runs and advanced powder stashes in the Tennessee Creek Basin. Key amenities include ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, and multiple dining options, making it an accessible and welcoming destination for both families and adventure seekers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Ski Cooper
Lifts
5
Skiable area
480 ac
Longest run
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Resort Info
Ski passes
Powder Alliance
Freedom Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Katie O’Rourke’s Irish Pub – This cozy and welcoming pub at Ski Cooper is renowned for its friendly après-ski atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and selection of local brews, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
There has been no new snow in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is not available at this time.
Historic
Season-to-date snow accumulation is not available, compared to a 5-year average of 183cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC
Base
3200m
Temp
16.9°C
Wind
3.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
3383m
Temp
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Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
3566m
Temp
14.5°C
Wind
3.1km/h
Snow Depth
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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
CO-91 011.10 Southbound at Fremont Pass
9.8 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 27°C
- Air
- 17°C
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 4:31 PM
I-70 190.10 Eastbound at Vail Pass Summit
20.2 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 28°C
- Air
- 20°C
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 4:29 PM
I-70 195.85 Westbound : 0.6 miles E of CO 91 Copper Mountain
21.8 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 29°C
- Air
- 22°C
- Wind
- 14 km/h
Updated 4:31 PM
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 Ski Cooper (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 21, 4:07 PM
Today 20 / 6 | Sat, Aug 22 19 / 51.8mm | Sun, Aug 23 17 / 62.4mm | Mon, Aug 24 14 / 54.5mm | Tue, Aug 25 16 / 42.7mm | Wed, Aug 26 16 / 44.2mm | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 4 | 0.3 | 0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0 | 3.7 | 0.5 |
| Temp (°C) | 11 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 7 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 11 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 11 | 19 | 42 | 10 | 14 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 22 | 14 | 32 | 26 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3566m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
⛅
20°
5.6°
6 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
19°
4.9°
9 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
16.7°
5.5°
16 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
14.4°
4.7°
11 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
16.3°
3.9°
15 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
15.9°
4°
11 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
17.7°
4°
12 km/h
Fri
28
☁️
18.2°
5.1°
17 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
18.3°
5.8°
19 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
18.5°
5.2°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (3566m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 183cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 208cm full-season avg
183cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Ski Cooper Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 278cm with an average of 135 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 |
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| November | 26.9cm | 13 days | 20cm | 34cm | 7.3cm |
| December | 32.6cm | 16 days | 45cm | 62cm | 7.5cm |
| January | 32.9cm | 17 days | 70cm | 86cm | 7cm |
| February | 34.2cm | 18 days | 88cm | 104cm | 6.9cm |
| March | 39cm | 18 days | 98cm | 113cm | 7.9cm |
| April | 47.6cm | 19 days | 103cm | 119cm | 10cm |
| May | 29.1cm | 14 days | 88cm | 113cm | 8.6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Ski Cooper, ERA5 season snowfall median was 285 cm (112 in), about 1% above 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
285 cm
10 El Niño winters · 1% above median
All-season median
283 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 285 cm | 279 cm – 304 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 283 cm | 245 cm – 312 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 265 cm | 229 cm – 319 cm | 2025, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ski Cooper
- Where is Ski Cooper?
- Ski Cooper is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Ski Cooper?
- Ski Cooper runs from a base elevation of 3,200 m (10,499 ft) to a summit of 3,566 m (11,699 ft), giving a vertical drop of 366 m (1,201 ft).
- How big is Ski Cooper?
- Ski Cooper has 480 acres (194 hectares) of skiable terrain, 64 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Ski Cooper?
- Ski Cooper is on the Powder Alliance and Freedom Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Ski Cooper get in a typical season?
- Ski Cooper averages 260 inches / 660 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
