Durango / Purgatory 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 01 November 2026 06:45 NZDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 01 November 2026 06:51 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Durango / Purgatory
48-hours from 31 October.
See below for forecast detail
Durango / Purgatory Snow Forecast updated at 06:45 NZDT, next update expected 12:00 NZDT.
Forecast for today in Durango / Purgatory
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, rain showers then clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,989m to 2,859m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 01 November 2026 06:51 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Durango / Purgatory over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Durango / Purgatory
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
up to 14cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then rain, drizzle later.
Snow Line from 3,229m to 3,119m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Durango / Purgatory are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 65% | |
| Sat | 01:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 75% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 75% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 65% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | S Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 8℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | S Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 20% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 35% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | up to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 75% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | up to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 3℃ | S Breeze | 85% |
| Sun | 05:00 | | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 85% |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Rain below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 5℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 6℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Rain. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 8℃ | S Breeze | 95% | |
| Sun | 14:00 |  | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 8℃ | S Breeze | 95% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Rain. | 8℃ | S Strong | 90% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 8℃ | S Breeze | 95% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 6℃ | S Breeze | 85% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Rain below. | 5℃ | S Breeze | 90% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 90% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 4℃ | S Breeze | 80% |
| Sun | 22:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | S Light | 100% |
Snow Forecast near Durango / Purgatory
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango Mountain Resort | 22cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Telluride | 20cm | 23cm |
Durango / Purgatory Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Durango / Purgatory.
This Snow Forecast for Durango / Purgatory, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Durango / Purgatory, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
How reliable is the snow in Durango / Purgatory?
Durango/Purgatory typically enjoys a snow depth of 150 inches annually, with reliable snowfall and minimal snowmelt. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for updated information.