BUT, if symptoms persist or become more pronounced, it is important you seek medical treatment. In the case of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, which is the filling of the lungs with fluid, rapid descent is necessary. Get to a lower altitude quickly and, above all, seek medical attention. Breckenridge's average summer daytime temperature hovers between a mild 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and our humidity is a relatively low 30 percent. Typical summer clothing such as shorts and T-shirts will work fine during the day.
Evenings are cooler and often call for a sweater or jacket.
During the winter months, when we receive an average of 300 inches of snow, daytime highs might reach only 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Several lighter layers that are easily removed and put back on are your best choice for daytime outings. Remember that our nighttime winter temperature often drops below zero. Conditions are updated daily. There is a Town Trolley that transports riders throughout the area.