Telluride
CO · 13,150 ft summit · TEX
NWS Grade
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
143
storms tracked
Season Snowfall
215"
calibrated total
Best Storm
39/100
Tracked
Current Snowpack
1"
Lizard Head Pass
Avg Daily Rate
1.4"/day
storms with data
Season SWE
0.0"
snow water equivalent
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy analysis not yet available for Telluride. Data builds as storms are verified against SNOTEL readings.
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
May 18 – May 18
NWS Forecast
0.3"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
1.0"
Density: Average
Rate: 0.3"/day
NWS accuracy: 0%
May 18 – May 18
NWS Forecast
0.6"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
1.0"
Density: Average
Rate: 0.6"/day
NWS accuracy: 33%
May 18 – May 18
NWS Forecast
0.9"
Calibrated
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Actual (SNOTEL)
1.0"
Density: Average
Rate: 0.9"/day
NWS accuracy: 89%
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Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
SW flow storms favor Telluride, Crested Butte, Monarch, and Wolf Creek over Front Range resorts. Telluride receives significant accumulation during SW flow events (8"+ in 4-hour windows documented). Road conditions vary; check weather before traveling from Boulder area (approximately 2 hours to Telluride). Storm timing: avoid mid-range storms; focus on significant systems. Early morning checks of snowcam essential for real-time accumulation data.
Terrain Opening Patterns
Plunge Lift
Opens: Rope drop
Accessible for early morning runs after significant snowfall
Apex
Opens: Rope drop
Popular rope drop zone during powder cycles
Powder Stashes
Red Lady / Silver Queen / Paradise
Telluride main terrain
Primary areas for intermediate terrain; untracked snow typically holds for about a week after storms
Tree terrain
Telluride
Similar patterns to Wolf Creek; deep snow settles into concrete-like conditions over time
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