Whether you plan on rafting the rapids, or if shopping is more your speed - we offer all the info you need to plan your trip. Entertainment The Train Mesa Verde Shopping Remember to check the weather before heading out. Spring, late Summer and Fall can bring afternoon thunder showers - so be prepared. Hydrate well - drink lots of water. See more info on Altitude Sickness .
Winters are mostly mild and sunny.
Early winter temperatures can dip below zero, but those cold snaps are short-lived and rare. Winter snowfall amounts vary with elevation. In town, average snowfall is 71 inches a year, and because of the warmer temperatures at the lower elevation, snow removal is only an occasional chore of manageable size. Springtime brings warmer weather with rain and an occasional snow shower to brighten up the greening lawns and high-country meadows. During summer, temperatures seldom reach more than the high 80s.