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Long-Range Snow Forecast for Cuchara Mountain Resort

This is the Long-range (10, 14 and 45 day)Snow Forecast for Cuchara Mountain Resort from 20 January.

Updated 20 January 2026 08:08 UTC.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cuchara Mountain Resort Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cuchara Mountain Resort?

Cuchara Mountain Resort Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (3,057m)
Next Snow Expected	23 January
Next Snow Amount	4cm 2in
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	11cm 4in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Cuchara Mountain Resort

Snowfall

Snow Line

11cm 4in New Snow

Snow falling to resort level ( 2,819m 9,249ft ).

Cuchara Mountain Resort has up to 11cm 4in new snow forecast in the next 14 days.*
GFS - at altitude

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Cuchara Mountain Resort Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Cuchara Mountain Resort from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Tue 20	Clear sky.	Max 4℃ 40°F Min -6℃ 22°F
Wed 21	Cloudy.	Max 6℃ 42°F Min -5℃ 22°F
Thu 22	Cloudy.	Max 4℃ 39°F Min -6℃ 22°F
Fri 23	2cm to 4cm 1in to 2in New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,819m 9,249ft ).	Max 1℃ 34°F Min -5℃ 23°F
Sat 24	7cm 3in New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,819m 9,249ft ).	Max -6℃ 22°F Min -13℃ 8°F
Sun 25	Clear sky.	Max -2℃ 28°F Min -13℃ 9°F
Mon 26	Clear sky.	Max 0℃ 32°F Min -11℃ 12°F

This Snow Forecast for Cuchara Mountain Resort, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Cuchara Mountain Resort, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Cuchara Mountain Resort Snow Forecast updated at 08:08 UTC, next update expected 14:00 UTC.

Ensemble forecast for Cuchara Mountain Resort, USA at 2,819m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Cuchara Mountain Resort typically experiences reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 50 inches during the season. For the latest updates on snowfall and conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for accurate information.

Off-Piste Safety in Cuchara Mountain Resort

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Cuchara Mountain Resort, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.