TL;DR
Summit County ski resorts maintain impressive base depths despite the approaching end of the 2024-25 season. Copper Mountain leads local snowfall totals, while Winter Park tops the state.
Colorado Ski Resorts Maintain Impressive Snow Levels Late in Season
As the 2024-25 ski season in Colorado approaches its final weeks, many ski resorts continue to offer excellent conditions. The state's snowpack reached its typical peak on April 8, signalling the start of the spring melt. Despite this, several Summit County ski resorts still boast substantial base depths, thanks to consistent snowfall throughout the season.
Three ski resorts in Summit County remain open after Keystone Resort's closing on April 6. Loveland Ski Area in nearby Clear Creek County is also still welcoming skiers and riders. These resorts are making the most of their remaining snow as warmer spring conditions return to the area.
Copper Mountain Resort has seen 11 inches of snow since April 1, bringing its season total to an impressive 318 inches. This places Copper among the top five Colorado resorts for snowfall, with Winter Park Resort leading at 340 inches. Vail Ski Resort follows with 314 inches, and Breckenridge Ski Resort ranks fourth with 303 inches.While Copper Mountain leads Summit County in snowfall, it's not the leader in base depth. That honour goes to Winter Park with 72 inches, followed by Loveland Ski Area at 67 inches. maintains a 65-inch base, while Breckenridge and Copper both report 64 inches.The overall Colorado snowpack reached its peak at about 12% below the 30-year median. The Colorado Headwaters region, which includes much of the High Country and Western Slope, achieved 93% of the median. However, southern mountain basins are significantly below average, with the Upper Rio Grande at just 58% of the median.
