Average Snowfall in Telluride, CO
130.8"
inches per year
Heavy Snow Area
Elevation: 8,819 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 3 miles away.
Telluride Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Telluride typically runs from October through May, peaking in January with about 23.6" of snow.
Oct5.3"
Nov18.7"
Dec19.3"
Jan23.6"
Feb22"
Mar22.7"
Apr13.1"
May5.1"
Jun0.3"
Jul–
Aug–
Sep0.7"
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is over 5x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 130.8" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.
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Snow in Colorado
Snowfall Near Telluride
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgway, CO | 15 mi | 81" |
| Montrose, CO | 38 mi | 21.5" |
| Durango, CO | 46 mi | 63.7" |
| Bayfield, CO | 50 mi | 93.4" |
| Cortez, CO | 59 mi | 33.4" |