WOLF CREEK – The last week has brought winter to the San Luis Valley with snow totals finally reaching above annual records and temperatures falling below freezing. Wolf Creek Ski Area reports a 59-inch storm total with a base of 102 inches that brought skiers from all over the state for a taste of fresh powder. 

The resort has retained the title for most snow in Colorado for the 2025-2026 season reporting a base depth of more than 20 inches while other resorts are continuing to struggle. The latest storm system dropped a staggering 59 inches in seven days, marking a record depth for the resort for the year. 

Travelers flocked to the resort over the weekend, and even the closure of Wolf Creek Pass on two separate occasions couldn’t keep the powder seekers at bay. The resort welcomed the late season crowd with open arms and though the season looked like it was about to come to an end, Mother Nature stepped in and paused the closure for the time being. 

As the sun came out from behind the clouds on Saturday, Feb. 21, skiers hit the mountain with near perfect conditions. “After nearly five feet of snow, 59 inches to be exact, Wolf Creek Ski Area saw sunshine, making for the perfect bluebird day!” 

Along with the fresh snowfall, reports from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) urged caution. New snow fell on hard packed snow, creating the perfect conditions for easily triggered avalanches throughout the San Juan Basin.   

“Picture it: untracked snow, the sun catching the crystals in the fresh snow, winds finally calming, and stoke running high after too many weekends off the snow. But if that tempting slope of fresh snow is steeper than about 30 degrees, you need to pause and think hard. And the safest answer will most likely be no. A Special Avalanche Advisory remains in effect across the state for a reason. 

Human-triggered avalanches remain likely. We’re dealing with a Persistent Slab problem, which means avalanches that can break deep, wide, be triggered from a distance, and have deadly consequences. These images show a few of the large human-triggered slides reported in the past 24 hours. This is a weekend for conservative choices. Give steep slopes a wide margin on the sides and below and stick to lower-angled terrain and sheltered areas with softer snow.” 

The next several days show no sign of continuing moisture in the region and while heavy snow fell on the high country, most of the lower elevations received less than an inch. Throughout the Valley, South Fork was the only location that reached above a foot of snow, making travel difficult and dangerous. 

For more information, visit www.wolfcreekski.com. For current avalanche conditions, please visit www.avalanche.state.co.us.