Fresh snow in the US West: 26 in in 72 hours at Silverton Mountain (3 November)

US WestPublished Tuesday 3 November 2026Data of 3 November2 min read

Silverton Mountain got 26 in (66 cm) of new snow in the last 72 hours. It now has about 52 in (131 cm) on its upper slopes, according to our snow model.

New snow in the last 72 hours in the US West, up to 3 November 2026 (SnowScope snow model).

Where the fresh snow fell

Elsewhere, Telluride, Lee's Ski Hill and Alta got 25 in (64 cm), 16 in (40 cm) and 14 in (36 cm) in the last 72 hours.

Our snow model shows 95,630 sq mi (247,680 km²) of snow-covered ground in the US West today, with snow at 143 of 195 resorts.

Key numbers · 3 November
Resort	Snow depth	New snow, 72 h	Coming, next days	Top
Silverton Mountain	52 in (131 cm)	26 in (66 cm)	2 in (5 cm)	10,974 ft (3,345 m)
Telluride	51 in (130 cm)	25 in (64 cm)	2 in (5 cm)	12,507 ft (3,812 m)
Lee's Ski Hill	34 in (87 cm)	16 in (40 cm)	2 in (5 cm)	7,943 ft (2,421 m)
Alta	15 in (37 cm)	14 in (36 cm)	1 in (2 cm)	10,554 ft (3,217 m)
Brian Head Resort	17 in (44 cm)	13 in (34 cm)	0 in (1 cm)	10,909 ft (3,325 m)

Measured on the ground

The Chepeta station (10,489 ft / 3,197 m) measured 20 in (51 cm) of snow on the ground on 1 November, with 12 in (30 cm) of new snow in 24 hours. The Red Mountain Pass station (11,060 ft / 3,371 m) measured 24 in (61 cm) of snow on the ground on 1 November, with 11 in (28 cm) of new snow in 24 hours. The Bison Lake station (10,951 ft / 3,338 m) measured 15 in (38 cm) of snow on the ground on 1 November, with 10 in (25 cm) of new snow in 24 hours.

Resort numbers are model estimates for the upper slopes; station numbers are measurements at one point, on the date shown.

Past days (model)Forecast

New snow per day at the leading resorts (past days from the model, light bars = forecast).

Height, slopes and snow line

Height matters: at Silverton Mountain, our model gives 23 in (58 cm) at the top (10,974 ft / 3,345 m), 17 in (43 cm) at mid-mountain (10,643 ft / 3,244 m) and 13 in (32 cm) at the base (10,312 ft / 3,143 m).

At Silverton Mountain, the freezing level reaches 8,793 ft (2,680 m) to 11,220 ft (3,420 m) on 3 November, above the top of the resort (10,974 ft / 3,345 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.

The next days

Until 6 November, our forecast gives 2 in (5 cm) at Silverton Mountain, 2 in (5 cm) at Telluride and 2 in (5 cm) at Lee's Ski Hill.

Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.

Safety and avalanche level

The official avalanche danger level for the Silverton Mountain area today is 3 on the 5-level scale (Colorado Avalanche Information Center).

After fresh snow, wind builds drifts on sheltered slopes. Off-piste, the first days after a snowfall need the most care.

Tips for skiers

Fresh snow is best in the first hours after it stops: go early, before the sun and the crowds.
Look for snow high up and on north-facing slopes: they keep it longest, while south-facing slopes lose it first in the sun.
Before you ski off-piste or go touring, read the official avalanche bulletin (links below).
Snow on the map does not mean a resort is open: check lifts and opening dates on the resort's website.
Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Silverton Mountain gets fresh snow.

About these numbers

Resort snow depths are the deepest snow on the resort's upper slopes from the SnowScope snow model (about 1 km, run of 3 November); they are estimates for an area, not a measurement at one point. Station values are measurements on the date shown. Forecasts can change. Always read the official avalanche bulletin before going off-piste.

Official avalanche bulletins: Colorado Avalanche Information Center

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