Weather
A dynamic week is on tap for Colorado with multiple rounds of snow favoring the southern and western mountains. Friday and Saturday will bring notable accumulations and strong winds, followed by a milder and drier interlude on Sunday and Monday. Another round of fresh snowfall arrives Tuesday into Wednesday, with lingering chances on Thursday. Looking further out, cooler than normal temperatures and occasional storms are expected to continue into late March, setting the stage for ongoing powder potential.
Friday’s storm will bring widespread snowfall across the Colorado mountains, with heavier totals favoring the southern ranges. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are anticipated in central and western areas, with up to 1 to 3 feet possible in the highest terrain of the southwestern mountains. Strong winds will accompany this event, creating blowing snow and reduced visibility at times, particularly at higher elevations.
Saturday keeps snow showers in the forecast, especially during the afternoon. While accumulations may be more modest than Friday’s event, an additional 3 to 5 inches can still be expected in some western mountain locales, with lighter amounts elsewhere. Conditions will gradually taper off late in the day, though gusty winds may persist in exposed terrain.
Sunday and Monday will offer a break from the active pattern as high pressure briefly builds. Expect much warmer and drier conditions, with no meaningful new snowfall during this window. Temperatures will be milder, providing a short respite before the next system arrives.
A new storm system arrives Tuesday into Wednesday, delivering renewed snowfall chances across much of Colorado. Based on current indications, several inches or more may accumulate in favored mountain areas, with breezy conditions persisting throughout Tuesday and Wednesday. A minor round of snow showers could linger on Thursday in central sections, but significant accumulations appear unlikely for most spots. Looking further into the middle of next week, below-normal temperatures and periodic unsettled weather are favored, which could prolong opportunities for additional light to moderate snow across the region.
Resort Forecast Totals
- Telluride – 10″–19” total (4″–6” Fri (03/14) – Sun (03/16) + 6″–13” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19))
- Wolf Creek – 7″–14” total (3–5” Fri (03/14) – Sun (03/16) + 4″–9” Mon night (03/17) – Thu (03/20))
- Winter Park – 6″–14” total (2–4” Fri (03/14) – Sun night (03/16) + 4″–10” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19))
- Loveland/Arapahoe Basin – 6″–13” total (3″–5” Fri (03/14) – Sun night (03/16) + 3″–8” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19))
- Snowmass – 6″–12” total (3″–5” Fri (03/14) – Sun (03/16) + 3″–7” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19))
- Steamboat – 5″–12” total (2–5” Fri (03/14) – Sun night (03/16) + 3″–7” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19))
- Vail/Beaver Creek – 5″–11” total (3″–5” Fri (03/14) – Sun night (03/16) + 2″–6” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19))
- Copper Mountain/Breckenridge – 4″–9” total (2″–4” Fri (03/14) – Sun (03/16) + 2″–5” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19))
- Crested Butte – 3″–7” total (1″–2” Sat (03/15) – Sun (03/16) + 2″–5” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19))
- Monarch – 2″–6” Tue (03/18) – Wed night (03/19)
