📷 Wolf Creek Ski Area
North America
Wolf Creek Ski Area
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 21, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:08 AM UTC · informational only
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Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 29
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
4
2026–27 season
Overview
Wolf Creek Ski Area is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 21, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:08 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Wolf Creek Ski Area
Lifts
11
Skiable area
1600 ac
Longest run
3.2 km / 2 mi
Runs by difficulty(77 total)
Beginner
16
20% of terrain
Intermediate
27
35% of terrain
Advanced
19
25% of terrain
Expert
15
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner20%
- Intermediate35%
- Advanced25%
- Expert20%
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad2
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair2
- Double chair1
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:08 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
3121m
Temp
11.7°C
Wind
8.7km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.4cm
Mid-Mountain
3375m
Temp
10.1°C
Wind
13.7km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.4cm
Summit
3628m
Temp
8.4°C
Wind
8.7km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.4cm
Live Conditions
Wolf Creek Ski Area Webcams
Resort Webcam
Resort Webcam
Resort Webcam
Getting There
Road Conditions
1 sensor 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
US-160 168.20 Eastbound : 0.5 mile East of Wolf Creek Ski Area
0.9 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 18°C
- Air
- 15°C
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 8:13 AM
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 Wolf Creek Ski Area (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 Jul 14, 8:08 AM
Today 19 / 50.3mm | Wed, Jul 15 17 / 59.8mm | Thu, Jul 16 17 / 45.8mm | Fri, Jul 17 17 / 41.5mm | Sat, Jul 18 19 / 4 | Sun, Jul 19 22 / 5 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.2 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 2 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 11 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 21 | 12 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 21 | 39 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 38 | 22 | 28 | 44 | 32 | 24 | 42 | 29 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3628m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
19.3°
5.1°
15 km/h
Wed
15
🌦️
17.1°
4.8°
11 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
17°
3.5°
7 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
16.6°
4.2°
6 km/h
Sat
18
🌤️
19.4°
4.3°
14 km/h
Sun
19
🌤️
21.9°
5.1°
14 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
20.1°
5.5°
11 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
13.5°
4.6°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
18°
5.1°
8 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
18.9°
5°
7 km/h
Summit elevation (3628m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:08 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 270cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 270cm full-season avg
270cm
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.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 307cm with an average of 99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 35.7cm | 10 days | 18cm | 33cm | 12.5cm |
| December | 43.6cm | 12 days | 39cm | 57cm | 12.1cm |
| January | 40.3cm | 12 days | 58cm | 76cm | 11.6cm |
| February | 46.9cm | 14 days | 74cm | 94cm | 13cm |
| March | 46.4cm | 15 days | 84cm | 101cm | 10.3cm |
| April | 37.3cm | 14 days | 81cm | 95cm | 10.9cm |
| May | 21.2cm | 8 days | 54cm | 80cm | 7.7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
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.
