Monarch Mountain ski resort

📷 Monarch Mountain

North America

Monarch Mountain

16

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

4cm

Past 48 Hours

5.2cm

Past 10 Days

11.6cm

14-Day Forecast

18.7cm

Snow Depth

188cm

Updated: Apr 12, 7:32 PMWeather at base: 3231m

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.

Resort Info

Summit3668m
Base3231m
Vertical1225m
Lifts9
Runs62/77
Skiable Area1146 acres
Avg Snowfall350 inches / 889 cm
CountryUnited States

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
16
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Current conditions at Monarch Mountain are mainly clear with a temperature of 4°C and a light wind at 22 km/h. You can expect a snow depth of 1cm, with 8cm of snowfall recorded over the past week, which is decent for this time of year. The upcoming forecast suggests an average of 13cm of new snow over the next two weeks, so keep your gear ready!

AI-generated summary

Depth

61cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:32 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3668mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM

8cm
24h
19cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
8
Prev10d
0.1
Now12
M13
3.9
T14
0.5
W15
T16
0.4
F17
0.1
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Colorado region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 07:32 PM UTC

Freezing Level

3470m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

3231m

Temp

7°C

Wind

22.2km/h

Snow Depth

81cm

14-Day Forecast

12.6cm

Mid-Mountain

3450m

Temp

6.7°C

Wind

37.7km/h

Snow Depth

135cm

14-Day Forecast

5.5cm

Summit

3668m

Temp

4.2°C

Wind

22.2km/h

Snow Depth

188cm

14-Day Forecast

13.3cm

Runs Open

62/77

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3668m)

ECMWF
18.7cm
GFS
5.8cm
GEM
6.3cm
JMA
10.4cm
ICON
2.6cm
Météo-Fr
5.9cm
SnowSure™
8.3cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

☁️

4.3°

-5.8°

0.1cm

Mon

13

❄️

3.4°

-7.6°

Tue

14

❄️

-3.1°

-9.6°

3.9cm

Wed

15

❄️

-1.8°

-9.1°

0.5cm

Thu

16

☁️

3.2°

-8.5°

Fri

17

❄️

0.4°

-13.7°

0.4cm

Sat

18

❄️

-5.4°

-19.4°

0.1cm

Sun

19

☁️

0.6°

-12.3°

Mon

20

❄️

4.3°

-6.5°

1cm

Tue

21

❄️

3.7°

-6.3°

0.2cm

Summit elevation (3668m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:32 PM UTC

146.9cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-29%

vs 5-Year Avg

206.3cm avg by now

-4%

vs 30-Year Avg

152.3cm avg by now

206.3cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Snowfall over the past five years has averaged 178.7 cm, significantly exceeding the 30-year average of 130 cm, indicating a marked upward trend in recent seasons. The current season's snowfall, while still above the long-term average, is 67% of the recent 5-year average, suggesting a notable decrease compared to the recent high-snowfall period. This points to increased variability, with the current season falling short of the recent trend but remaining well above historical norms.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.