SnowScopeWhere to ski in the US West this weekend: Kendall Mountain, Telluride and Mt Baker
We combined today's snow depth, the new snow of the last 72 hours and the forecast to pick Kendall Mountain, Telluride and Mt Baker. Of these resorts, Kendall Mountain has the most snow on its upper slopes today, about 51 in (130 cm); then come Telluride 50 in (126 cm) and Lee's Ski Hill 35 in (88 cm).
Our picks
Kendall Mountain got 1 in (3 cm) of new snow in the last 72 hours. Satellites saw Kendall Mountain snow-covered on 30 October, its last clear day.
Telluride got 2 in (4 cm) of new snow in the last 72 hours. Height matters: at Telluride, our model gives 43 in (108 cm) at the top (12,507 ft / 3,812 m), 11 in (29 cm) at mid-mountain (10,620 ft / 3,237 m) and 1 in (3 cm) at the base (8,734 ft / 2,662 m). Satellites saw Telluride snow-covered on 30 October, its last clear day.
Mt Baker got 6 in (16 cm) of new snow in the last 72 hours, 6 in (16 cm) of it in the last 24 hours. Height matters: at Mt Baker, our model gives 9 in (22 cm) at the top (5,105 ft / 1,556 m), 6 in (14 cm) at mid-mountain (4,367 ft / 1,331 m) and 2 in (4 cm) at the base (3,629 ft / 1,106 m).
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Mountain | 51 in (130 cm) | 1 in (3 cm) | 1 in (2 cm) | 9,528 ft (2,904 m) |
| Telluride | 50 in (126 cm) | 2 in (4 cm) | 1 in (2 cm) | 12,507 ft (3,812 m) |
| Mt Baker | 17 in (42 cm) | 6 in (16 cm) | 17 in (42 cm) | 5,105 ft (1,556 m) |
| Lee's Ski Hill | 35 in (88 cm) | 2 in (4 cm) | 1 in (2 cm) | 7,943 ft (2,421 m) |
Height, slopes and snow line
At Kendall Mountain, the freezing level reaches 5,610 ft (1,710 m) to 11,647 ft (3,550 m) on 7 November, above the top of the resort (9,528 ft / 2,904 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
Look for snow high up and on north-facing slopes: they keep it longest, while south-facing slopes lose it first in the sun.
Safety and avalanche level
Before you ski off-piste or go touring, read the official avalanche bulletin (links below).
What is coming next
Until 8 November, our forecast gives 1 in (2 cm) at Kendall Mountain, 1 in (2 cm) at Telluride and 17 in (42 cm) at Mt Baker.
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.
- Smaller resorts near the leaders often get the same snow with fewer people: compare them on the map.
- 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.
- 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 5 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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