Wolf Creek PassStatus needs confirmation1 min ago

US-160 · CO · 10,857 ft

Wolf Creek Pass

Name: Wolf Creek Pass road and snow conditions
Creator: Pass Conditions

Official agency wording and exceptions

3 - dry3 - dry
forecast text includedforecast text included: Chance of Thunderstorms. Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 33 mph are expected.
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Wolf Creek PassUS 1603 - dry3 - dryforecast text includedforecast text included: Chance of Thunderstorms. Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 33 mph are expected.Status needs confirmationagency update 1 hr agoOur observation: checked 1 min ago

Cameras near Wolf Creek Pass

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Weather near Wolf Creek Pass

10,857 ft

Road restrictions, station measurements and forecasts describe different things. Times below use Pacific time.

24h gridded snowfall estimate

0.0 in

NOHRSC analysis near the pass, roughly 4 km grid. Not a road-surface measurement.

Observation / analysis time: Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
Last retrieved: Sep 14, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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72h gridded snowfall estimate

Not available

NOHRSC analysis near the pass, roughly 4 km grid. Not a road-surface measurement.

Observation / analysis time: Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
Last retrieved: Sep 14, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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season gridded snowfall estimate

299.4 in

NOHRSC analysis near the pass, roughly 4 km grid. Not a road-surface measurement.

Observation / analysis time: Sep 13, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
Last retrieved: Sep 14, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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Measured station snow depth

0.0 in

Wolf Creek Summit · 0.3 mi from pass · 10930 ft elevation. Not a measurement at the pass.

Observation / analysis time: 2026-09-13 (daily value; time not supplied)
Last retrieved: Sep 14, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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Forecast snowfall

0.0 in

NWS grid near the pass. Expected snow over the forecast window, not observed snowfall.

Issued: Sep 14, 2026, 4:02 AM PDT
Last retrieved: Sep 14, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

Forecast window: Sep 14, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT to Sep 17, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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NWS outlook and forecast details

Today: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 53°F, SW wind 15 to 20 mph, 74% precipitation; Tonight: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, low 43°F, SW wind 5 to 15 mph, 37% precipitation. No measurable NWS-grid snowfall forecast in the next 72 hours

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Snow history near Wolf Creek Pass

30 seasons

Season	GHCN snowfall	SNOTEL max depth	Station context
2025-2026	Not available	76.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2024-2025	Not available	73.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2023-2024	3.9 in	94.0 in	PAGOSA SPRINGS 0.5 SSE 19.2 mi away · 7,115 ft
2022-2023	6.1 in	148.0 in	PAGOSA SPRINGS 0.5 SSE 19.2 mi away · 7,115 ft
2021-2022	0.0 in	111.0 in	PAGOSA SPRINGS 0.5 SSE 19.2 mi away · 7,115 ft
2020-2021	0.0 in	104.0 in	PAGOSA SPRINGS 0.5 SSE 19.2 mi away · 7,115 ft
2019-2020	0.0 in	87.0 in	PAGOSA SPRINGS 0.5 SSE 19.2 mi away · 7,115 ft
2018-2019	2.4 in	153.0 in	PAGOSA SPRINGS 0.5 SSE 19.2 mi away · 7,115 ft
2017-2018	Not available	82.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2016-2017	Not available	117.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2015-2016	Not available	89.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2014-2015	Not available	78.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2013-2014	Not available	85.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2012-2013	Not available	72.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2011-2012	Not available	86.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2010-2011	Not available	97.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2009-2010	Not available	102.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2008-2009	Not available	100.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2007-2008	Not available	136.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2006-2007	Not available	82.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2005-2006	Not available	89.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2004-2005	Not available	137.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2003-2004	Not available	102.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2002-2003	Not available	90.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2001-2002	Not available	56.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
2000-2001	Not available	117.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
1999-2000	Not available	76.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
1998-1999	Not available	113.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft
1997-1998	0.0 in	161.0 in	PAGOSA SPRINGS 0.5 SSE 19.2 mi away · 7,115 ft
1996-1997	Not available	0.0 in	Wolf Creek Summit 0.3 mi away · 10,930 ft

Recent status transitions

Sep 14, 2026, 9:40 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Expect Moderate Rain Showers. Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Wind gusts of up to 29 mph are expected.

Sep 14, 2026, 6:30 AM UTCunknown → advisory4s - wet in areas · 21 - scattered showers · forecast text included: Expect Light Rain Showers. Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Wind gusts of up to 44 mph are expected.

Aug 31, 2026, 7:00 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 14 mph are expected.

Aug 31, 2026, 4:20 AM UTCunknown → advisoryforecast text included: Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 15 mph are expected. · 4s - wet in areas · 5 - rain

Aug 30, 2026, 7:40 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 22 mph are expected.

Aug 30, 2026, 6:40 AM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Areas of Fog. Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 24 mph are expected.

Aug 28, 2026, 2:00 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected.

Aug 27, 2026, 8:10 PM UTCunknown → advisory4-5-21 - wet, rain, scattered showers · forecast text included: Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 20 mph are expected.

Aug 24, 2026, 4:20 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Partly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 15 mph are expected.

Aug 24, 2026, 1:30 AM UTCunknown → advisory4s - wet in areas · 21 - scattered showers · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 15 mph are expected.

Aug 23, 2026, 10:20 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 14 mph are expected.

Aug 23, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCunknown → advisory4s - wet in areas · 21 - scattered showers · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 20 mph are expected.

Aug 22, 2026, 1:40 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected.

Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCunknown → advisory4s - wet in areas · 21 - scattered showers · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected.

Aug 21, 2026, 3:00 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 20 mph are expected.

Aug 20, 2026, 8:40 PM UTCunknown → advisory4-5-21 - wet, rain, scattered showers · forecast text included: Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 18 mph are expected.

Aug 20, 2026, 2:00 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Partly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 18 mph are expected.

Aug 19, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCunknown → advisory4s - wet in areas · 21 - scattered showers · forecast text included: Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 21 mph are expected.

Aug 15, 2026, 1:20 PM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 14 mph are expected.

Aug 15, 2026, 11:30 AM UTCunknown → advisory4-5-21 - wet, rain, scattered showers · forecast text included: Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 12 mph are expected.

Aug 12, 2026, 3:30 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 18 mph are expected.

Aug 12, 2026, 12:10 AM UTCunknown → advisory4s - wet in areas · 21 - scattered showers · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 18 mph are expected.

Aug 11, 2026, 11:50 PM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 18 mph are expected.

Aug 11, 2026, 8:10 PM UTCunknown → advisory4s - wet in areas · 21 - scattered showers · forecast text included: Chance of Thunderstorms. Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 18 mph are expected.

Aug 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Patchy Smoke. Wind gusts of up to 24 mph are expected.

Aug 4, 2026, 9:40 PM UTCunknown → advisory4s - wet in areas · 21 - scattered showers · forecast text included: Patchy Smoke. Wind gusts of up to 24 mph are expected.

Jul 31, 2026, 5:50 PM UTCopen → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 14 mph are expected.

Coverage and roadside context

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Snowplows2 nearby current COtrip positions were observed 41 min ago. Position is context, not proof a lane is open.

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