Winter Park, Colorado
Winter Park Resort
Winter Park combines its village-side ski terrain with Mary Jane and several higher mountain areas. Mary Jane's moguls and the learning zones at Winter Park serve different ambitions, so mixed groups should choose their starting base and first runs deliberately.
- Winter Park village and Mary Jane bases
- Discovery Park learning terrain
- Sorensen Park requires lesson access
Terrain and ability at Winter Park
Discovery Park provides a learn-to-ski-and-ride zone, while Sorensen Park requires a lesson for access. Mary Jane and the resort's steeper alpine terrain offer a different day from a beginner session. Use the current trail map to agree on progression rather than following the strongest rider everywhere.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Adult group lessons currently meet on snow outside West Portal near Arrow Lift; children's groups meet by Sorensen Park and Gemini. Ticket kiosks exist at both the Winter Park and Mary Jane bases. Follow your specific lesson confirmation before selecting a parking lot or rental pickup.
Plan a Winter Park meetup
A learning group can choose a public Winter Park village landmark near West Portal, then set a lunch regroup for friends riding Mary Jane. If arriving on the Winter Park Express, agree on a return plan and the current train schedule before splitting across the resort.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Winter Park snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Sat, 12:46 PM MDT
- TonightLow 41°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind WSW 3 to 7 mph
- SundayHigh 63°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind WSW 2 to 9 mph
- Sunday NightLow 39°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Wind SW 5 to 15 mph
- Columbus DayHigh 61°F
Sunny
Wind W 7 to 13 mph
- Monday NightLow 37°F
Mostly Clear
Wind WSW 2 to 6 mph
- TuesdayHigh 57°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Wind SSW 2 to 12 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 33°F
Rain Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Wind ESE 6 to 9 mph
- WednesdayHigh 44°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wind SW 7 to 13 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 29°F
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wind W 8 to 16 mph
- ThursdayHigh 46°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Wind W 7 to 10 mph
- Thursday NightLow 27°F
Chance Snow Showers
Wind W 2 to 6 mph
- FridayHigh 48°F
Chance Snow Showers
Wind WSW 2 to 6 mph
- Friday NightLow 30°F
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Clear
Wind SW 5 mph
- SaturdayHigh 54°F
Sunny
Wind WSW 3 to 7 mph
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Winter Park winter trail map (opens in a new tab)
- Winter Park pre-arrival and lesson guide (opens in a new tab)
- Winter Park official visitor information (opens in a new tab)
Ride Winter Park with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Winter Park with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Colorado mountains and riding meetups.