Purgatory Resort ski resort

📷 Purgatory Resort

North America

Purgatory Resort

32

Solid

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 26

today

Past 24 Hours

0.2cm

Past 48 Hours

0.2cm

Past 10 Days

36.5cm

14-Day Forecast

31.3cm

Snow Depth

79cm

Updated: Feb 26, 5:02 PMWeather at base: 2743m

Resort Guide

Purgatory Resort is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, just north of Durango. The resort features over 1,600 skiable acres, 105 trails, and a mix of terrain suitable for all abilities, with a reputation for family-friendly skiing and scenic alpine views. Signature experiences include snowcat skiing, terrain parks, and a vibrant base area with dining, lodging, and winter activities. Purgatory stands out for its laid-back atmosphere, diverse terrain, and convenient access to both adventure and amenities.

Resort Info

Summit3293m
Base2743m
Vertical2029m
Lifts9/11
Runs101/107
Skiable Area1635 acres
Avg Snowfall260 inches / 660 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Purgy’s Slopeside Restaurant & Bar – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and prime location at the base of the slopes, Purgy’s is the go-to après-ski spot at Purgatory Resort, offering craft cocktails, local brews, hearty fare, and frequent live music that draws both locals and visitors for post-ski relaxation and socializing.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
32
Solid
stable

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Currently, Purgatory Resort has a snow depth of 122cm with partly cloudy skies and a temperature of -1°C. While there hasn't been any new snow in the last 24 hours, the resort received 7cm over the past week, and the outlook for the next 14 days suggests an average of 20cm of fresh powder. Get ready for some enjoyable skiing with solid conditions!

AI-generated summary

Depth

91cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

20cm forecast - some snow expected.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:02 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3293mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:17 PM

36cm
24h
31cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
36
Prev10d
0.2
Now26
F27
S28
S1
0.6
M2
2.6
T3
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 05:02 PM UTC

Freezing Level

3400m

☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions

Base

2743m

Temp

5.2°C

Wind

13.7km/h

Snow Depth

122cm

14-Day Forecast

18.8cm

Mid-Mountain

3018m

Temp

0.2°C

Wind

5.2km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

10.9cm

Summit

3293m

Temp

-0.6°C

Wind

11.5km/h

Snow Depth

122cm

14-Day Forecast

20.1cm

Lifts Open

9/11
82%

open

Runs Open

101/107

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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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 (3293m)

ECMWF
31.3cm
GFS
5.9cm
GEM
1.4cm
JMA
27.5cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
11cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

❄️

1.6°

-12°

0.2cm

Fri

27

☁️

5.1°

-14.5°

Sat

28

☁️

7.4°

-14.5°

Sun

1

☁️

5.9°

-4.8°

Mon

2

❄️

4.9°

-5.3°

0.6cm

Tue

3

❄️

0.5°

-11.3°

2.6cm

Wed

4

☁️

1.6°

-20.8°

Thu

5

❄️

-5.6°

-16.9°

3.9cm

Fri

6

❄️

-2.1°

-25.4°

2.1cm

Sat

7

❄️

-5.8°

-12.6°

3.9cm

Summit elevation (3293m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:02 PM UTC

121.1cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-35%

vs 5-Year Avg

186.3cm avg by now

-34%

vs 30-Year Avg

183.1cm avg by now

186.3cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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