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Monarch Mountain Resort Guide
Projected to open December 4, 2026
Best months to book: April, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 4
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 26
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
12cm
7-Day Forecast
11cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Monarch Mountain is located in south-central Colorado on the Continental Divide, offering over 800 skiable acres with a variety of terrain suitable for all ability levels. The resort is known for its abundant natural snowfall, laid-back atmosphere, and uncrowded slopes. Key amenities include ski and snowboard rentals, lessons, multiple dining options, and a base lodge. Monarch Mountain stands out for its authentic Colorado ski experience, affordable pricing, and emphasis on natural snow conditions.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Monarch Mountain
Lifts
9
Skiable area
1146 ac
Longest run
1.6 km / 1 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner14% of terrain
- Intermediate28% of terrain
- Advanced27% of terrain
- Expert31% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair4
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 3 of the last 8 seasons · last miss 2025-26
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Sidewinder Saloon – A popular après-ski spot at Monarch Mountain, Sidewinder Saloon is known for its welcoming atmosphere, local craft beers, hearty comfort food, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
18cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+8%
vs 5-Year Avg
17cm avg by now
+22%
vs 30-Year Avg
15cm avg by now
17cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 18.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~18.4 cm. That's 8% above the 5-year average (17 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 23% above the 30-year average (15 cm).
Monarch Mountain Season Snowfall
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Monarch Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 212cm with an average of 54 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 33% above this average (282cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 23cm | 6 days | 8cm | 18cm | 7cm |
| December | 28cm | 7 days | 21cm | 31cm | 7cm |
| January | 28cm | 7 days | 33cm | 44cm | 8cm |
| February | 29cm | 8 days | 43cm | 54cm | 7cm |
| March | 33cm | 8 days | 49cm | 61cm | 7cm |
| April | 35cm | 8 days | 45cm | 57cm | 9cm |
| May | 17cm | 4 days | 21cm | 44cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
56 days scored, from 22 Feb
39
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3922 Feb
- 2827 Feb
- 2723 Feb
March 2026
- 337 Mar6cm
- 273 Mar1cm
- 2731 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 364 Apr1cm
- 352 Apr9cm
- 3316 Apr
February scored highest for Monarch Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 56 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 4, 2026
Through Apr 19, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Monarch Mountain
- Where is Monarch Mountain?
- Monarch Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Monarch Mountain?
- Monarch Mountain runs from a base elevation of 3,231 m (10,600 ft) to a summit of 3,668 m (12,034 ft), giving a vertical drop of 437 m (1,434 ft).
- How big is Monarch Mountain?
- Monarch Mountain has 1,146 acres (464 hectares) of skiable terrain, 63 marked runs and 9 lifts.
- When is ski season at Monarch Mountain?
- Monarch Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Monarch Mountain get in a typical season?
- Monarch Mountain averages 350 inches / 889 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
