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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 03:00 in Breckenridge (GMT-7).
Breckenridge snow forecast at 3,914 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 0–7 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Breckenridge at the top lift (3,914 m / 12,800 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–7 cm (0–3 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −8 to 3 °C (18 to 37 °F) and the freezing level near 3,550 m (11,600 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday.
- Temperature now
- −7 °C (19 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,550 m (11,600 ft)
- Wind
- 10 km/h (6 mph), gusts 19 km/h (12 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 58% cloud
Breckenridge hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Breckenridge in the next 24 hours.
Breckenridge 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Breckenridge this week: Sunday. 3 cm the day before, some sun, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−8 to 3 °C (18 to 37 °F) · freezing level 3,600 m (11,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SnowPoor ski day−9 to −3 °C (16 to 27 °F) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun | FlurriesBest day−10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | CloudyPoor ski day−11 to 4 °C (12 to 39 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | SunnyFair ski day−10 to 2 °C (14 to 36 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sunPoor ski day−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) · gusts 66 km/h (41 mph) · freezing level 2,550 m (8,400 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | CloudyPoor ski day−15 to −3 °C (5 to 27 °F) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Snow−16 to −7 °C (3 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–10 cm (1–4 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−18 to −10 °C (0 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−21 to −10 °C (−6 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−21 to −7 °C (−6 to 19 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy−19 to −6 °C (−2 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−19 to −5 °C (−2 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
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.
Breckenridge snow forecast at 2,926 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Saturday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Breckenridge in the village (2,926 m / 9,600 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from −3 to 11 °C (27 to 52 °F) and the freezing level near 3,250 m (10,700 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,250 m (10,700 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 13 km/h (8 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 63% cloud
Breckenridge hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Breckenridge in the next 24 hours.
Breckenridge 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy−2 to 11 °C (28 to 52 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snow−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun | Flurries−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Cloudy−4 to 10 °C (25 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Sunny−4 to 8 °C (25 to 46 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sun−9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) · gusts 66 km/h (41 mph) · freezing level 2,550 m (8,400 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Cloudy−9 to 4 °C (16 to 39 °F) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Breckenridge 14-day snow outlook, in the village
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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Snow−10 to 0 °C (14 to 32 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–10 cm (1–4 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−15 to −1 °C (5 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy−13 to 1 °C (9 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to 1 °C (9 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Breckenridge in the village?
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?
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains
- Village
- 2,926 m
- Top lift
- 3,914 m
- Vertical
- 988 m
- Lifts
- 35
- Season
- Early November to Early May
- Official
- Snow report, Lifts open, Webcams, Piste map, Avalanche bulletin
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- www.breckenridge.com
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.
The snow
Breckenridge is one of the highest resorts in North America: the base is at 2,926 m, the highest lift on Peak 8 at 3,914 m, and about 40% of the terrain is above the treeline. In our record it snows on about 13 days at mid-mountain in March and 10 to 11 in the other winter months, with the season running from early November to early May on the strength of that altitude. Snow was on the ground every Christmas Day in the last ten years. The height means cold, dry snow and thin air: visitors from sea level notice the altitude.
Who it suits
A wide range: long, easy groomers on Peaks 8 and 9, steeper bowls above the treeline on Peaks 6, 7 and 8, and a Victorian mining town with more going on than most Colorado resorts. It is on the Epic Pass and busy at weekends because of its distance from Denver.
Getting there
Denver airport is about two hours by road.
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.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 days | 11 days | 13 days | 11 days | 10 days | 2 days | 0 days | <1 days | 3 days | 7 days | 7 days | 10 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Breckenridge month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 11% | −16 to −6 °C (3 to 21 °F) | 24 |
| February | 11 | 12% | −15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F) | 23 |
| March | 13 | 15% | −12 to −1 °C (10 to 30 °F) | 26 |
| April | 11 | 15% | −9 to 3 °C (16 to 37 °F) | 26 |
| May | 10 | 13% | −4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F) | 27 |
| June | 2 | 3% | 0 to 14 °C (32 to 57 °F) | 29 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 3 to 18 °C (37 to 64 °F) | 29 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 3 to 17 °C (37 to 63 °F) | 29 |
| September | 3 | 4% | 0 to 14 °C (32 to 57 °F) | 28 |
| October | 7 | 8% | −6 to 6 °C (21 to 43 °F) | 28 |
| November | 7 | 8% | −12 to 0 °C (10 to 32 °F) | 25 |
| December | 10 | 11% | −15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F) | 24 |
Snow in Breckenridge in September
In September, Breckenridge gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 14 °C (32 to 57 °F). About 28 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in October
In October, Breckenridge gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 6 °C (21 to 43 °F). About 28 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in November
In November, Breckenridge gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to 0 °C (10 to 32 °F). About 25 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in December
In December, Breckenridge gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F). About 24 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in January
In January, Breckenridge gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −16 to −6 °C (3 to 21 °F). About 24 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in February
In February, Breckenridge gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F). About 23 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in March
In March, Breckenridge gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −1 °C (10 to 30 °F). About 26 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in April
In April, Breckenridge gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 3 °C (16 to 37 °F). About 26 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in May
In May, Breckenridge gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F). About 27 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Breckenridge in June
In June, Breckenridge gets snow on about 2 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 14 °C (32 to 57 °F). About 29 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Breckenridge?
Of the last ten winters in Breckenridge, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 16% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 17% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 18 May 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 97% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 94% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 116% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 94% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 99% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 101% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 102% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 111% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 102% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 83% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Breckenridge
Does Breckenridge have snow at Christmas?
Breckenridge had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Breckenridge have snow at New Year?
Breckenridge had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Breckenridge have snow in mid-February?
Breckenridge had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Breckenridge have snow at Easter?
Breckenridge had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Breckenridge?
It snows on about 85 days a year in Breckenridge at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Breckenridge?
March is the snowiest month in Breckenridge, bringing about 15% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Breckenridge?
Of the last ten winters in Breckenridge, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 16% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 17% below average.
How cold does Breckenridge get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Breckenridge at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −16 °C (3 °F) and highs of −6 °C (21 °F).
How many bluebird days does Breckenridge get in winter?
From December to March, Breckenridge averages about 24 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Breckenridge?
The village or lowest lift at Breckenridge is at 2,926 m (9,600 ft) and the top lift is at 3,914 m (12,800 ft), a vertical drop of 988 m (3,200 ft).
When does the ski season start in Breckenridge?
The lifts at Breckenridge usually open in early November and close in early May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Facts checked 18 September 2026. 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), Skiresort.com, Breckenridge