Is there currently any snow at the peak of any mountain in Colorado?

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1. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm

2. 14ers.com ‘s recent hiking reports indicate there’s still some small snow patches/fields on some like Snowmass.

   Whether or not those are visible from somewhere you can get to by road would require more research than I feel like inputting to this question, though.

3. Colorado is a big state, where are you planning on going? I can tell you if there’s snow nearby or not

4. Yes, can confirm Castle and Conundrum Peaks (Elk Range near Aspen) have snow on the headwall as of this past weekend, Maroon Bells have a few slabs here and there. The Sangres were pretty dry, but there was a good chunk of snow in the gully up Crestone Peak (near the Great Sand Dunes).

   Looking out my window, Front Range looks dry, but there’s probably a few small pockets left.

5. There is Saint Mary’s glacier. It’s a permanent snow field rather than a true glacier, but there will be snow there for you.

6. I live in Wyoming and could walk to snow right now lol

7. Several have mentioned spots around Aspen. I went over Independence Pass about five years ago in August and there was patchy snow at the top of the pass. It’s the highest paved pass across the Continental Divide, IIRC. It’s Colorado Hwy 82 from US 24 between Granite and Leadville to Aspen/Snowmass and eventually I-70 at Glenwood Springs.

   I was coming from Dallas, so went via Westcliffe and Salida once I left I-25 just north of Farista.

8. I’m in Durango. Once you get around 11,000-12,000 feet there’s still patches. A lot of them out here you have to hike to. If you’re coming from the flat land and not in shape, that is a risky endeavor.