Arapahoe Basin
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
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Start with a three-mountain weather comparison, or open a mountain’s forecast and operator report. These are starting shortlists, not snow rankings or a guarantee of shared pass access.
Browse all 20 Colorado mountain forecast links
| Mountain | Weather | Operations |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Basin | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Aspen Snowmass | Snow forecast | Report link not reviewed |
| Beaver Creek | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Breckenridge | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Copper Mountain | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Crested Butte | Snow forecast | Report link not reviewed |
| Eldora | Snow forecast | Report link not reviewed |
| Granby Ranch | Snow forecast | Report link not reviewed |
| Keystone | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Loveland | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Monarch | Snow forecast | Report link not reviewed |
| Powderhorn | Snow forecast | Report link not reviewed |
| Purgatory | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Ski Cooper | Snow forecast | Report link not reviewed |
| Steamboat | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Sunlight | Snow forecast | Report link not reviewed |
| Telluride | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Vail | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Winter Park | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
| Wolf Creek | Snow forecast | Operator report ↗ |
Looking months ahead? Continue to the seasonal outlook below. Planning a ski day? The comparison uses the same next-three-day window for each selected mountain.
Season ahead / U.S. mountain outlook
Colorado ski season outlook
See the seasonal temperature and precipitation outlook for your mountains. Build a winter shortlist, then find the pass that fits your ski days.
Three-month outlooksNOAA Climate Prediction Center
Pass access needs a source update. All seasonal mountains remain available.
Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Precipitation issued Oct 15, 2026 · Temperature issued Oct 15, 2026
Seasonal odds, not a snowfall total.
Percentages label NOAA probability-map categories: 40%+ marks the lower edge of a mapped probability band, not an exact estimate for that mountain. These are broad three-month climate categories relative to the 1991–2020 normal. Wetter does not necessarily mean snowier: consider temperature too. Equal chances means no category is favored, not a promise of an average winter.
See your winter options on the map.
Use the filters above. The map includes all 20 matching mountains with mapped locations.
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20 matching mountains · Showing 12. Select up to three for your pass shortlist.
Aspen Snowmass
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Beaver Creek
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Breckenridge
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Copper Mountain
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Crested Butte
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Eldora
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Granby Ranch
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Keystone
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Loveland
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Monarch
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- 33%+chance of above-normal seasonal precipitation
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Powderhorn
CO · Colorado
- Precipitation
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
- Temperature
- Equal chancesNo category favored.
Percentages are NOAA map probability bands, not exact mountain estimates. Each belongs to its own category. Temperature and precipitation probabilities are not a joint chance of snow, and they do not predict conditions on a particular trip date. Regions and individual mountain elevations can differ from these broad outlook areas.
How to use these seasonal signals →
Your winter shortlist
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Keep your home mountain and possible trips together. The forecast provides context; your actual days, access rules and costs decide the pass.
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Plan a ski season in Colorado.
Use available three-month temperature and precipitation outlooks to add context to your shortlist, then compare passes using your planned ski days. A wetter regional outlook is not a prediction of more snow at every elevation or good conditions on a specific date.
Compare one base with a multi-stop trip
Build one budget for staying near your chosen mountain and another for moving between Colorado destinations. Include extra lodging nights, ground transport and parking before deciding whether more pass destinations improve your trip.
These 20 mountain guides connect the seasonal outlook with trip weather, available observing-station normals, official reports, cameras and reviewed local planning details. Availability varies by mountain.
Understand seasonal probabilities and climate normals →
Turn your shortlist into a trip
- Open a mountain guide above for its weather tools and available operator links. Check roads, lifts and terrain again close to departure.
- Enter your mountain choices, ski days and actual dates in the pass calculator. Access restrictions and shared day limits still need checking.
- Compare complete trip budgets, including transport, lodging, equipment and lift access. Seasonal probabilities do not measure value for money.