US West snow depth today: Kendall Mountain leads with 53 in (3 November)

US WestPublished Tuesday 3 November 2026Data of 3 November3 min read

The most snow in the US West is at Kendall Mountain: about 53 in (134 cm) on the upper slopes, according to our snow model. Next come Telluride with 51 in (130 cm) and Crested Butte with 39 in (98 cm). 143 of 195 resorts in the US West have snow on their upper slopes today, and our model counts 95,630 sq mi (247,680 km²) of snow-covered ground.

Snow depth in the US West on 3 November 2026 (SnowScope snow model): Kendall Mountain, Telluride, Crested Butte, Lee's Ski Hill, Lake City Ski Hill.

Today's snow

The snow cover shrank from 102,441 sq mi (265,320 km²) on 1 November to 95,630 sq mi (247,680 km²) today, and our forecast gives 78,313 sq mi (202,830 km²) on 6 November.

Height matters: at Telluride, our model gives 43 in (109 cm) at the top (12,507 ft / 3,812 m), 11 in (28 cm) at mid-mountain (10,620 ft / 3,237 m) and 2 in (6 cm) at the base (8,734 ft / 2,662 m).

Key numbers · 3 November
Resort	Snow depth	New snow, 72 h	Coming, next days	Top
Kendall Mountain	53 in (134 cm)	24 in (62 cm)	1 in (3 cm)	9,528 ft (2,904 m)
Telluride	51 in (130 cm)	25 in (64 cm)	2 in (5 cm)	12,507 ft (3,812 m)
Crested Butte	39 in (98 cm)	7 in (17 cm)	3 in (7 cm)	11,444 ft (3,488 m)
Lee's Ski Hill	34 in (87 cm)	16 in (40 cm)	2 in (5 cm)	7,943 ft (2,421 m)
Lake City Ski Hill	31 in (79 cm)	12 in (31 cm)	2 in (4 cm)	9,081 ft (2,768 m)

Measured on the ground

The Rat Creek station (11,680 ft / 3,560 m) measured 26 in (66 cm) of snow on the ground on 1 November, with 9 in (23 cm) of new snow in 24 hours. The Beartown station (11,581 ft / 3,530 m) measured 26 in (66 cm) of snow on the ground on 1 November, with 2 in (5 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.

Keep in mind: resort values come from our snow model and describe an area, while stations measure one point.

Is it a good start?

At 9,413 ft (2,869 m) on Kendall Mountain, today's 4 in (9 cm) is close to normal for the date: deeper than in 27 of the past 46 winters (usual: 2 in (5 cm)).

This is a good start at Telluride. At 10,620 ft (3,237 m), our model has 14 in (35 cm) today, deeper than on this date in 38 of the past 46 winters (usual: 4 in (10 cm)).

At 10,285 ft (3,135 m) on Crested Butte, today's 2 in (6 cm) is close to normal for the date: deeper than in 16 of the past 46 winters (usual: 5 in (12 cm)).

The next days

More snow is on the way: by 6 November our forecast gives 3 in (7 cm) at Crested Butte, 2 in (5 cm) at Telluride and 2 in (5 cm) at Lee's Ski Hill.

At Kendall Mountain, the freezing level reaches 7,579 ft (2,310 m) to 11,483 ft (3,500 m) on 3 November, above the top of the resort (9,528 ft / 2,904 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.

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

Tips for skiers

Snow on the map does not mean a resort is open: check lifts and opening dates on the resort's website.
Early-season snow is thin. Stay on open, groomed pistes: rocks and grass can hide just under the surface.
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).
Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Kendall 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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