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Ski resort in Colorado, United States

Breckenridge

A high resort in Summit County, Colorado, spread across five peaks, with a summit of 12,998 ft (3,962 m) on Peak 8.

Forecast updated , when it was 15:00 in Breckenridge (GMT-6).

Breckenridge snow forecast at 3,962 m (top lift)

Next 24 hours on the upper mountain

No snow in the next 24 hours.

No snow expected in the next 7 days.

High confidence, all three forecast models agree

No snow is forecast for Breckenridge at the top lift (3,962 m / 13,000 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 4,800 m (15,700 ft) over the next day.

Temperature now
6 °C (43 °F)
Freezing level
4,800 m (15,700 ft)
Wind
13 km/h (8 mph), gusts 34 km/h (21 mph)

Breckenridge hour by hour, on the upper mountain

Hourly snowfall
Show the hours as a table
Hourly forecast for Breckenridge on the upper mountain, local time (GMT-6)
TimeWeatherSnowfall
NowRainNone
4pmRainNone
1pmRainNone

Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-6).

Breckenridge 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain

DayWeatherSnowfall
TodayRain2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) · freezing level 4,850 m (15,900 ft)No snow
FriRain0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) · freezing level 4,650 m (15,300 ft)No snow
SatDry−2 to 9 °C (28 to 48 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft)No snow
SunDry−4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft)No snow
MonDry−5 to 9 °C (23 to 48 °F) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft)No snow
TueDry−3 to 9 °C (27 to 48 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft)No snow
WedDry−3 to 9 °C (27 to 48 °F) · freezing level 4,450 m (14,600 ft)No snow

Breckenridge 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain

Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.

DayWeatherSnowfall
Thu 24 SepDry−2 to 9 °C (28 to 48 °F)No snow
Fri 25 SepDry−4 to 11 °C (25 to 52 °F)No snow
Sat 26 SepRain−2 to 10 °C (28 to 50 °F)No snow
Sun 27 SepChance of snow−3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow0–2 cm (under 1 in)
Mon 28 SepDry−6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F)No snow
Tue 29 SepDry−7 to 10 °C (19 to 50 °F)No snow
Wed 30 SepDry−4 to 10 °C (25 to 50 °F)No snow

How much snow is there in Breckenridge on the upper mountain?

No snow on the ground

This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.

Where is Breckenridge?

Village
2,926 m
Top lift
3,962 m
Vertical
1,036 m
Lifts
35
Season
Early November to Mid-May

About Breckenridge

Breckenridge is in Summit County, Colorado, next to the town of the same name. The ski area covers five peaks and nearly 3,000 acres.

The base is at 9,600 ft (2,926 m), the summit on Peak 8 is at 12,998 ft (3,962 m), and the resort says about 40% of its acreage is above the treeline.

When does it snow in Breckenridge?

In Breckenridge, snow falls on about 13 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to June.

Average days per month with at least 1 cm of snowfall in Breckenridge at mid-mountain, 2016–2025
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
10 days11 days13 days11 days10 days2 days0 days<1 days3 days7 days7 days10 days

Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.

Snow forecasts near Breckenridge

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Sources: Breckenridge mountain information, Breckenridge winter tip sheet 2025-26, Wikipedia: Breckenridge Ski Resort, Breckenridge hours of operation (opening day), Breckenridge spring skiing (late-season operating dates)