📷 Telluride
North America
Telluride
Projected to open November 26, 2026
Best months to book: April, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 16
todayPast 24 Hours
1cm
Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
56cm
7-Day Forecast
5cm
Snow Depth
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❄ Packed powderTelluride is projected to open November 26, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1April46cm avg · last season 34
- #2March48cm avg · last season 19
- #3February43cm avg · last season 26.6
Best weeks to book
- #1 29 Mar – 4 Apr · last season 30.9
- #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 23.4
- #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 18.3
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 16, 11:01 AM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 26
Projected to open November 26, 2026
148 runs · 17 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 16 at 11:01 AM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Telluride
Telluride Ski Resort is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, offering over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort is known for its dramatic mountain scenery, uncrowded slopes, and a historic town with a welcoming atmosphere. Signature experiences include lift-served access to high alpine terrain, a free pedestrian gondola connecting the town and Mountain Village, and a variety of on-mountain dining options. Telluride stands out for its blend of challenging terrain, scenic beauty, and authentic mountain culture.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Telluride
- Where is Telluride?
- Telluride is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Telluride?
- Telluride runs from a base elevation of 2,659 m (8,724 ft) to a summit of 4,008 m (13,150 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,349 m (4,426 ft).
- How big is Telluride?
- Telluride has 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of skiable terrain, 148 marked runs and 17 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Telluride?
- Telluride is on the Epic Pass. 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 Telluride?
- Telluride typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Telluride get in a typical season?
- Telluride averages 309 inches / 785 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Telluride in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #229 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal -1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Telluride averaged -1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Telluride 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 -5%, '15-16 +3%, '23-24 -1%.
