Weather
A barrage of systems will keep fresh snow coming to Colorado over the next week, with the heaviest totals favoring the central and southern mountains. Expect a round of moderate snowfall through Wednesday, followed by a stronger storm later this week and additional fresh snow early next week, all combining for potentially impressive multi-day accumulations at many resorts.
Tuesday–Wednesday Light to Moderate Snow
Colder air has settled in and widespread light snow is already underway, especially across northern and central areas. Snowfall intensifies this evening into the overnight as an upper trough slides overhead, favoring the higher peaks. Although amounts vary widely based on localized banding, many mountains should pick up a few fresh inches by Wednesday morning. Expect brisk winds at higher elevations, with temperatures on the eastern slopes remaining quite cold through midweek. Snow tapers off during the day on Wednesday, but a few lingering showers may persist in the mountains while valleys dry out.
Thursday Night–Saturday Strong Storm
A stronger and more widespread event arrives late Thursday into Saturday, bringing abundant moisture and the potential for significant snow in the central and southern mountains. Expect snow levels to remain well below resort bases, even at mid and lower-mountain elevations. Southern mountains like the San Juans appear favored for higher totals, though the central corridors from Vail Pass to Steamboat also stand to benefit. Periods of gusty southwest winds in exposed terrain will accompany the heavier snowfall, potentially creating enhanced accumulations on leeward slopes. Temperatures run below average, but slightly milder than the midweek chill.
Sunday Night–Tuesday Additional Snow
Another wave forms toward late Sunday into early next week, keeping the unsettled northwest flow in place over much of Colorado. Light to moderate snowfall is likely at times from Sunday night into Tuesday, favoring the northern and central high terrain. Conditions will remain cool, supporting continued snow at all elevations. Looking into the extended outlook, below-to-near average temperatures are expected, along with a continued active pattern potentially prolonging periodic snow chances beyond the seven-day window.
7-Day Resort Forecast Totals
- Steamboat – 21–39” total (4–6” Tue (02/11) – Wed (02/12) + 11–19” Thu night (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 6–14” Sun night (02/16) – Tue (02/18))
- Wolf Creek – 19–34” total (2–4” Tue (02/11) – Tue night (02/11) + 16–26” Thu night (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 1–4” Mon night (02/17) – Tue (02/18))
- Crested Butte – 18–32” total (2–3” Tue (02/11) – Tue night (02/11) + 13–21” Thu (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 3–8” Sun night (02/16) – Tue (02/18))
- Snowmass – 17–31” total (4–6” Tue (02/11) – Wed (02/12) + 10–18” Thu night (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 3–7” Sun night (02/16) – Tue (02/18))
- Vail/Beaver Creek – 16–30” total (4–6” Tue (02/11) – Wed (02/12) + 8–14” Thu night (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 4–10” Sun night (02/16) – Tue (02/18))
- Telluride – 14–27” total (2–3” Tue (02/11) – Tue night (02/11) + 10–18” Thu night (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 2–6” Mon night (02/17) – Tue (02/18))
- Winter Park – 13–25” total (3–5” Tue (02/11) – Wed (02/12) + 6–11” Thu night (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 4–9” Sun night (02/16) – Tue (02/18))
- Loveland/Arapahoe Basin – 9–20” total (1–3” Tue night (02/11) + 5–10” Thu night (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 3–7” Sun night (02/16) – Tue (02/18))
- Copper Mountain/Breckenridge – 7–15” total (1–2” Tue night (02/11) + 4–7” Thu night (02/13) – Sat night (02/15) + 2–6” Mon (02/17) – Tue (02/18))
- Monarch – 5–11” total (1–2” Tue (02/11) – Tue night (02/11) + 3–6” Thu night (02/13) – Fri night (02/14) + 1–3” Mon night (02/17) – Tue (02/18))
