Snow
Peak conditions
Deep base, regular storms.
Town averages about 28 inches of snow in February. It's a reliable month for powder days, and the hike-to terrain on Peaks 6, 8 and 9 is usually open.
Breck by month
Breckenridge in February
Deep snow, the whole mountain open and Presidents’ Day weekend.
Photo: Adam Ginsburg, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Breck in February
What February is like at Breck
February is peak season for good reason. The base is deep, the whole mountain is usually open, including the hike-to terrain, and the days are getting longer.
The catch is that everyone knows it. Weekends are busy, and Presidents' Day weekend is one of the busiest of the year.
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- Average snowfall in town27.7 in
- Average high / low in town28 °F / 0 °F
- HolidaysPresidents’ Day, Feb 15
- EventsSnow sculptures, to Feb 2
Snow, crowds and events
February at a glance
Crowds
Busy weekends
Presidents’ Day is February 15, 2027.
Midweek is fine. Weekends are busy, and Presidents' Day weekend brings holiday-level crowds. If you're here then, see our lifts to avoid.
Events
Snow sculptures
On show until February 2.
If you arrive at the very start of the month, you can still catch the snow sculptures on the Riverwalk.
Our tip
Go high on clear days
Imperial, Peak 6 and the bowls.
February is the month to ski the high terrain. Save a clear, calm day for the bowls or the view runs.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is February a good time to ski Breckenridge?
February is peak season for good reason. The base is deep, the whole mountain is usually open, including the hike-to terrain, and the days are getting longer.
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Quick tip
Ski & snowboard rental
Book online before you arrive and pick your gear up in town the evening before. The morning rush at the base shops can eat your first hour, and booking ahead can be cheaper.
Quick tip
Lift tickets & the Epic Pass
Breck is on the Epic Pass. Buying a ticket at the window on the day is the most expensive way up the hill, so buy ahead online or look at an Epic Day Pass if you're here for a few days.
The Friday snow email
One short email a week in season: what fell, what's open, and where to ride this weekend.