Snow & Ski Conditions Purgatory

The Purgatory snow report for Mar 23 is a 49" base depth with 10 of 11 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Purgatory are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
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Recent Snowfall

    
0"6"0"0"2"0"

Base

49"
Spring Snow

Mid Mountain

51"
Packed Powder

Summit

53"
Packed Powder

Depth vs Average

84%
vs average of 59" on Mar 23
Snow Reporter Comments: 2″ freshened up the slopes early yesterday. There are 40 groomed trails today with a 51″ mid mountain base of packed powder and spring conditions. Be sure to head to the backside today. This is the last day for Legends Express Lift 8 and Grizzly Double Lift 5 operations. The 2025/2026 Power Pass is on sale now with great savings, no change in price, plus you can use it right now! Find out all the options online. Groomer’s choices today: Joan’s Jubilee and Paradise.
Lifts Open
10/11 open
Acres Open
1113 Acres Open
Runs Open
100/107 open
Beginner Runs Open
22/24
Intermediate Runs Open
37/37
Advanced Runs Open
30/30
Expert Runs Open
11/16
Runs Open
93%

Firsthand Report

Resort site said 2” overnight but I’d say 4”. It was fluffy up top but slushy at the base since it got up to 40. The forecast looks bleak so ski days are limited ☹️
16 hours ago
Purgatory - Village Express Summit Webcam
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Resort Overview

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Nov 16
Projected Opening
Apr 13
Projected Closing
Purgatory is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. About 26 miles north of the historic town of Durango, the resort is an inexpensive family destination that has gorgeous scenery combined with short lift lines and terrain options for all abilities. Averaging 260 inches of snow a season, Purgatory Resort offers 1,605 acres of skiable terrain. The resort’s 12 lifts allow visitors to access 101 trails and 7 terrain parks.   The resort is also close to Mesa Verde National Park, an incredible ancient city and largest archaeological preserve in the United States. The park protects nearly 5,000 archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings.

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