Telluride, CO
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Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 36°F. Rain forecast later today (91%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (36°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Not Recommended for biking. High near 36°F. Rain forecast later today (91%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (36°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 36°F. Rain forecast later today (91%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (36°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Snowmobiling
Use Caution for snowmobiling. High near 36°F. Rain forecast later today (91%).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Sledding / Snowshoeing
Use Caution for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 36°F. Rain forecast later today (91%).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Telluride
Telluride is a San Juan box-canyon planning page for mountain trails, bike routes, waterfall walks, festival lawns, scenic gondola access, and high-country road trips.
Make the Most of a Telluride Day
Use the forecast to choose between canyon-floor plans, higher trails, bike routes, or event time. Storm timing and elevation matter because shelter and road options narrow quickly outside town.
Weather Tips for Telluride
- Afternoon lightning, cold mornings, high-altitude sun, wet or icy trails, smoke, mud season closures, and high-pass road conditions can all affect Telluride plans.
- Elevation can change temperature, wind, storm timing, road conditions, and sun exposure within a short drive.
- For biking, watch wind, heat, trail exposure, and whether recent rain has left dirt, clay, or rock surfaces slick.
- Start early for high routes because afternoon storms, cold wind, and road issues can narrow your options quickly.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Telluride, including Telluride, Mountain Village, the box canyon, San Miguel River corridor, Lizard Head Pass, and nearby high-country routes. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Mountain Village
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Ophir
- Lizard Head Pass
- Trout Lake
- San Miguel River
- Placerville
- Alta Lakes approaches
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Telluride rather than forcing one itinerary. Match elevation, heat, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, road conditions, fire restrictions, and seasonal closures to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.