📷 Wolf Creek Ski Area
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Wolf Creek Ski Area
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
1.1cm
Past 48 Hours
2.9cm
Past 10 Days
7.1cm
14-Day Forecast
20.6cm
Snow Depth
111.8cm
Resort Guide
Wolf Creek Ski Area is located in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado and is renowned for receiving the most natural snowfall in Colorado, averaging 430 inches annually. The resort features 1,600 skiable acres with a variety of terrain suitable for all abilities, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging expert runs. Wolf Creek maintains a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere and is known for its uncrowded slopes, affordable pricing, and commitment to a pure skiing experience without extensive commercial development. Key amenities include a full-service rental shop, ski school, and several on-mountain dining options.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
The Wolf Creek Lodge Bar – Located at the base of the mountain, this cozy bar is known for its relaxed atmosphere, local craft beers, and friendly après-ski scene, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and share stories after a day on the slopes.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Current conditions at Wolf Creek Ski Area are partly cloudy with a temperature of 1°C and a wind speed of 24 km/h. With a snow depth of 44cm and 7cm of fresh snow over the last week, it's a decent time to hit the slopes. Expect about 21cm of additional snow in the next two weeks, which should keep the skiing enjoyable.
AI-generated summaryDepth
86cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:04 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Colorado region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:04 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3380m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
3121m
Temp
4.5°C
Wind
23.8km/h
Snow Depth
109cm
14-Day Forecast
20.4cm
Mid-Mountain
3375m
Temp
2.6°C
Wind
40.5km/h
Snow Depth
110cm
14-Day Forecast
17.8cm
Summit
3628m
Temp
1.2°C
Wind
23.8km/h
Snow Depth
111.8cm
14-Day Forecast
20.6cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 (3628m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
☁️
3°
-8.8°
Mon
13
❄️
1.7°
-7.2°
1.3cm
Tue
14
❄️
-4.2°
-9.8°
11.3cm
Wed
15
❄️
0.2°
-13.2°
1.7cm
Thu
16
❄️
3°
-11.3°
Fri
17
❄️
-1.6°
-14.6°
1.2cm
Sat
18
☁️
-0.7°
-27.7°
Sun
19
☁️
3.9°
-13.3°
Mon
20
❄️
4.6°
-10.1°
0.3cm
Tue
21
☁️
3.1°
-7.5°
Summit elevation (3628m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:04 PM UTC
174.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-43%
vs 5-Year Avg
304.8cm avg by now
-24%
vs 30-Year Avg
229.2cm avg by now
304.8cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased significantly, with the 5-year average (278.9 cm) well above the 30-year average (201.3 cm), indicating a recent upward trend. The 2022 season stands out as an anomaly with exceptionally high snowfall (435.8 cm), while the most recent season (2024) saw a sharp decline to 152.6 cm, falling 49% below the 5-year average and 67% below the 30-year average. This recent drop marks a notable deviation from the prevailing trend of higher snowfall 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.