SnowScopeFresh snow in the US West: 12 in in 72 hours at Telluride (4 November)
Telluride got 12 in (31 cm) of new snow in the last 72 hours, 1 in (3 cm) of it in the last 24 hours. It now has about 46 in (118 cm) on its upper slopes, according to our snow model.
Where the fresh snow fell
Elsewhere, Silverton Mountain, Lee's Ski Hill and Cimarron Mountain Club got 11 in (29 cm), 11 in (27 cm) and 9 in (22 cm) in the last 72 hours.
Our snow model shows 86,498 sq mi (224,030 km²) of snow-covered ground in the US West today, with snow at 149 of 195 resorts.
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | 46 in (118 cm) | 12 in (31 cm) | 1 in (2 cm) | 12,507 ft (3,812 m) |
| Silverton Mountain | 47 in (119 cm) | 11 in (29 cm) | 1 in (2 cm) | 10,974 ft (3,345 m) |
| Lee's Ski Hill | 30 in (77 cm) | 11 in (27 cm) | 1 in (2 cm) | 7,943 ft (2,421 m) |
| Cimarron Mountain Club | 27 in (68 cm) | 9 in (22 cm) | 1 in (3 cm) | 11,355 ft (3,461 m) |
| Wolf Creek | 29 in (73 cm) | 9 in (22 cm) | 1 in (2 cm) | 11,762 ft (3,585 m) |
What the stations measured
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.
Keep in mind: resort values come from our snow model and describe an area, while stations measure one point.
Height, slopes and snow line
Height matters: at Telluride, our model gives 38 in (97 cm) at the top (12,507 ft / 3,812 m), 8 in (21 cm) at mid-mountain (10,620 ft / 3,237 m) and 1 in (3 cm) at the base (8,734 ft / 2,662 m).
At Telluride, the freezing level reaches 6,529 ft (1,990 m) to 11,155 ft (3,400 m) on 5 November, so the lower slopes may get wet snow while the top stays wintry.
The next days
Until 7 November, our forecast gives 1 in (3 cm) at Cimarron Mountain Club, 1 in (2 cm) at Telluride and 1 in (2 cm) at Silverton Mountain.
Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
Safety and avalanche level
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 Telluride 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 4 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: avalanche.org
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