Wolf Creek Ski Area, near Pagosa Springs, continues daily operations with 50 percent of terrain open and all lifts running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.[1] As of March 31, the midway snow depth stood at 25 inches, with trace new snow and a season total of 173 inches. Conditions are described as hard-packed and variable off-piste, typical for late season.
Forecast Snow and Closing Uncertainty
Meteorologists predict up to 25 inches of snow at Wolf Creek over five days starting late March, potentially impacting the resort's scheduled April 5 closure.[2] Earlier reports noted a 54-inch base and 90 percent terrain open, though warm weather and rain forecasts had accelerated end-of-season planning.[3] Resort officials have not announced changes to the closing date.
Events Adjusted for Conditions
The Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race, set for April 4, has been canceled.[1][4] In its place, Easter Sunday activities on April 5 include an Easter Bunny visit and egg hunt at Wolf Pup Hollow for children under 9 with valid lift tickets, coinciding with the anticipated final day.
No reports of avalanches or blizzards have emerged in the area during this period. As snowpack nears its typical early April peak, attention turns to spring runoff forecasts and potential shifts in the resort's operations should additional snow accumulate.[5]
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- Wolf Creek Ski Area Home - Snow Report
- Ski area could get 25″ of snow this week in Colorado - Denver Gazette
- Colorado ski resorts limping toward closing - Colorado Sun
- Three more Colorado resorts set to close out ski season this week - CBS News
- Colorado's snowpack has likely peaked, more snow in the forecast - Colorado Sun