Ski Resort Weather Forecast Overview
Forecast Period: May 6-9, 2026
Significant Snowfall Events
May 6 - Active Snow Day in Colorado: - Copper Mountain: 4.8 inches of snow expected with 100% probability. Heavy snow conditions with poor visibility (5.6 miles). Temperatures 11-23°F. - Snowmass: 3.05 inches with 100% probability. Snow showers clearing later, temperatures 15-26°F. - Winter Park: 2.05 inches with 100% probability. Snow throughout the day, temperatures 15-26°F. - Arapahoe Basin: 2.95 inches with 100% probability. Snow showers, temperatures 9-20°F. - Eldora: 2.85 inches with 100% probability. Heavy snow conditions, temperatures 18-27°F. - Aspen Highlands/Aspen Mountain: 2.3-2.45 inches with 90% probability. Snow showers clearing later. - Taos Ski Valley: 2.3 inches with 90% probability. Cloudy with rain/snow mix, temperatures 24-32°F.
May 7 - Transition Day: Most Colorado resorts transition to clearing conditions with only trace amounts (0.15-0.25 inches) possible at higher elevations.
May 8-9: Minimal snow accumulation expected across all resorts, with only trace amounts at select locations.
Regional Conditions
Colorado Rockies (May 6): Significant winter storm affecting most resorts with moderate to heavy snow. Precipitation probabilities 80-100% at major destinations. Conditions improve dramatically May 7-9 with clearing skies and warming temperatures.
Pacific Northwest: Generally clear to partly cloudy throughout the period. No significant precipitation expected. Temperatures moderate (40s-60s°F).
Northeast: Rain dominates May 6 with 75-90% probability at Vermont and Maine resorts. Conditions improve May 7-9 with decreasing rain chances and partly cloudy skies.
California/Tahoe: Predominantly clear conditions throughout the forecast period. Minimal precipitation (trace amounts only). Excellent visibility and sunny skies expected.
Canadian Rockies: Partly cloudy conditions with occasional rain/snow mix possible. Generally mild temperatures with no significant accumulation expected.
Notable Weather Patterns
- Best Conditions: May 7-9 across Colorado with clearing skies following the May 6 storm
- Warmest Temperatures: California and Idaho resorts reaching 60s-70s°F by May 8-9
- Highest Precipitation Probability: Colorado resorts May 6 (90-100%), Northeast resorts May 6 (75-90%)
- Clearest Skies: California/Tahoe region and Mountain West May 7-9