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Telluride Resort Guide
Projected to open November 26, 2026
Best months to book: April, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
4cm
7-Day Forecast
26cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Telluride Ski Resort is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, offering over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort is known for its dramatic mountain scenery, uncrowded slopes, and a historic town with a welcoming atmosphere. Signature experiences include lift-served access to high alpine terrain, a free pedestrian gondola connecting the town and Mountain Village, and a variety of on-mountain dining options. Telluride stands out for its blend of challenging terrain, scenic beauty, and authentic mountain culture.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Telluride
Lifts
17
Skiable area
2000 ac
Longest run
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola3
- Chondola1
- High-speed quad7
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 4 of the last 9 seasons · last miss 2025-26
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Tomboy Tavern – A popular après-ski spot located at the base of the mountain in Mountain Village, Tomboy Tavern is renowned for its expansive outdoor patio, hearty comfort food, and lively atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind with craft beers and cocktails after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:01 PM UTC
61cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+103%
vs 5-Year Avg
30cm avg by now
+164%
vs 30-Year Avg
23cm avg by now
30cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 60.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~60.9 cm. That's 103% above the 5-year average (30 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 165% above the 30-year average (23 cm).
Telluride Season Snowfall
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Telluride Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 318cm with an average of 69 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 14% above this average (363cm 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 | 36cm | 7 days | 19cm | 35cm | 11cm |
| December | 42cm | 9 days | 44cm | 64cm | 10cm |
| January | 45cm | 10 days | 68cm | 87cm | 10cm |
| February | 46cm | 11 days | 87cm | 109cm | 10cm |
| March | 50cm | 11 days | 99cm | 119cm | 10cm |
| April | 46cm | 10 days | 100cm | 118cm | 11cm |
| May | 21cm | 5 days | 73cm | 100cm | 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
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
39
Best Day
2 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3822 Feb
- 2923 Feb
- 2827 Feb
March 2026
- 317 Mar9cm
- 296 Mar2cm
- 2731 Mar
April 2026
- 392 Apr16cm
- 374 Apr2cm
- 343 Apr1cm
April scored highest for Telluride in 2025-26. Based on 42 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
121 days
Dec 6, 2025 → Apr 5, 2026
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 26, 2026
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 Telluride
- Where is Telluride?
- Telluride is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Telluride?
- Telluride runs from a base elevation of 2,659 m (8,724 ft) to a summit of 3,809 m (12,497 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,150 m (3,773 ft).
- How big is Telluride?
- Telluride has 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of skiable terrain, 148 marked runs and 17 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Telluride?
- Telluride is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Telluride?
- Telluride typically operates from November 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 Telluride get in a typical season?
- Telluride averages 309 inches / 785 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
