Best time to ski Telluride
For the best snow, ski Telluride in March, January, and February. Those months bring 47% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Telluride snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 13,150 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Telluride's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: March, January, and February get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Telluride season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Telluride?
For the best snow, ski Telluride in March, January, and February. Those months bring 47% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Telluride?
March is typically the snowiest month at Telluride, with about 18% of the season's snow.
Does Telluride have good snow in December?
December brings about 13% of Telluride's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Telluride getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Telluride has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. It picked up 0.8" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 27°F, overcast, with 15 mph wind.