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Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland Forecast for Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains, United States
Winter photography forecast for the Rockies. Track existing snow cover and workable temperature, visibility, wind, precipitation probability, and light.
6 matching opportunities in the 14-day forecast.
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in America/Denver
First upcoming window
Light Snowy Landscape (crisp, fresh, sunlit) at Sunset
Silverton
Thu, Oct 15 · 17:00–19:00 · 2h window
Low confidence
25%
❄️Snow Depth0.1m
☁️Total Cloud Coverage82-100%
Light Snowy Landscape (crisp, fresh, blue hour) at Dawn
Silverton
Fri, Oct 16 · 06:00–07:00
❄️Snow Depth:0.1m
Low
Light Snowy Landscape (crisp, fresh, blue hour) at Sunrise
Silverton
Fri, Oct 16 · 07:00–08:00
❄️Snow Depth:0.1m
Low
Light Snowy Landscape (crisp, sunlit) at Sunset
Silverton
Fri, Oct 16 · 17:00–19:00
❄️Snow Depth:0.1m
Low
Light Snowy Landscape (crisp, fresh, blue hour) at Dawn
Silverton
Sat, Oct 17 · 06:00–07:00
❄️Snow Depth:0.1m
Low
Light Snowy Landscape (crisp, fresh, blue hour) at Sunrise
Silverton
Sat, Oct 17 · 07:00–08:00
❄️Snow Depth:0.1m
Low
Location status
0 of 10 locations matching now
Estes Park
Not matchingEstes Park frames Rocky Mountain National Park’s granite peaks, pine-lined lakes and elk meadows, with autumn color and snow adding seasonal layers.
Estes Park, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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Aspen
Not matchingAspen combines the Maroon Bells, reflective alpine lakes and broad aspen groves, creating layered mountain compositions in autumn and winter.
Aspen, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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Vail
Not matchingVail offers forested slopes, Gore Range ridges and snow-covered village details, with creek lines and ski terrain anchoring winter compositions.
Edwards, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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Breckenridge
Not matchingBreckenridge pairs a historic mining-town streetscape with Tenmile Range peaks, evergreen forests and snowfields for architectural mountain layers.
Silverthorne, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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Telluride
Not matchingTelluride sits beneath steep San Juan walls, where the box canyon, waterfalls and historic streets create strong foreground-to-summit compositions.
Telluride, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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Steamboat Springs
Not matchingSteamboat Springs combines Yampa Valley ranchland, aspen groves and Mount Werner, with deep winter snow defining trees, fences and rolling terrain.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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Crested Butte
Not matchingCrested Butte offers a distinctive peak above wildflower meadows, aspen-covered slopes and a compact historic town, especially rich in summer and autumn.
Crested Butte, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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Durango
Not matchingDurango provides access to rugged San Juan peaks, the Animas River and historic railway scenes, with autumn aspens and winter snow adding contrast.
Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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Silverton
Not matchingSilverton’s mining-era streets sit within a tight basin of steep San Juan slopes, creating compressed town-and-mountain views in deep winter snow.
Creede, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
Next opportunity in ~8 days 9h
6 opportunities in the 14-day forecast
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Ouray
Not matchingOuray’s historic buildings, ice formations and steep box-canyon walls create vertical compositions framed by the rugged, often snow-covered San Juans.
Ouray, Colorado, United States
Blocked by: Snow Depth too low (0.0, ≥ 0.1m)
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What's blocking opportunities
81-hour forecast horizon; times in America/Denver.
Top 5 blocking conditions across 10 of 10 locations
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Temperature (≤ 2.0°C)
100% blocked
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Blue Hour (Any)
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Golden Hour (Any)
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Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 12pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 1pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 2pm: 7 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 3pm: 6 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 4pm: 7 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 5pm: 6 of 10 locations blocked
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Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 7pm: 10 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 8pm: 10 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 9pm: 10 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 10pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Thu 11pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 12am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 1am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 2am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 3am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
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Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 5am: 7 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 6am: 7 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 7am: 8 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 8am: 3 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 9am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 10am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 11am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 12pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 1pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 2pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 3pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 4pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 5pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 6pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 7pm: 7 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 8pm: 10 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 9pm: 10 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 10pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Fri 11pm: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Sat 12am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Sat 1am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Sat 2am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Sat 3am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Sat 4am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Sat 5am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
Sunshine Duration (≥ 1800.0seconds), Sat 6am: 5 of 10 locations blocked
How to read: Each row shows when a condition blocks opportunities. Stronger red means more locations are affected. These are the top 5 conditions preventing matches across the 81-hour forecast.
Winter photography forecast for the Rockies. Track existing snow cover and workable temperature, visibility, wind, precipitation probability, and light.
This rule requires existing snow depth of at least 10 cm, temperature no higher than 2°C, visibility of at least 5 km, wind no higher than 8 m/s, and precipitation probability no higher than 30%. It then requires either golden hour with at least 30 minutes of sunshine in the forecast interval, or blue hour with cloud cover no higher than 50%. It does not detect recent accumulation, snowfall ending, or a clearing trend.
This forecast identifies existing snow cover paired with workable temperature, visibility, wind, precipitation probability, and golden- or blue-hour light.
Colorado's Rocky Mountains receive over 300 inches of annual snowfall in many locations, creating world-renowned winter photography opportunities. The key is timing—fresh snow transforms the landscape, but you need clearing skies and light to capture it at its best.
What makes the Rocky Mountains special for winter photography:
- Champagne powder - Colorado's dry, light snow drapes landscapes in photogenic detail
- High altitude - Many locations above 10,000 feet receive consistent, quality snowfall
- Dramatic peaks - The Maroon Bells, Crested Butte, and countless fourteeners provide stunning backdrops
- Clear post-storm skies - Colorado's 300+ sunny days often follow snowstorms with brilliant light
The best fresh snow conditions occur November through March. The rule does not establish when snow accumulated, whether snowfall has stopped, or whether cloud is clearing. Inspect the hourly forecast and move carefully in winter terrain.
How this forecast is made
Opportunities are threshold-based signals: PhotoWeather checks whether forecast conditions match the rules for a photography scenario. They are planning guidance, not guarantees. Forecasts can change as new model runs arrive, and confidence generally decreases farther into the forecast horizon, so recheck conditions before travelling.
The weather forecast foundation comes through Open-Meteo , which aggregates models from weather agencies. PhotoWeather applies condition-specific thresholds and derived calculations; not every condition uses every model or data input.
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