 
For Every Season...
Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall | Climate & Terrain
Spring
Our season of quiet and change, of white, of water, of green. As the winter snows give up their precious moisture to the mountain meadows' rills and rivulets, as a spring snowfall adds a wonderful wet icing to the cake, streams and rivers gather this valuable cargo...bouncing, splashing, and tossing it from rock to ledge, from rapid to fall, filling the reservoirs and bringing a wealth of mountain water to a thirsty Southwest. Yet some is reserved for the green meadow grasses that will feed the deer and elk, the shoots that will become the blaze of wildflower meadows, and the autumn berries and seeds needed for the next winter. The snowline recedes. Ridges morph from smooth white to rugged, dusky green. The waterfalls foam and roar, and we are all spectators of that most wonderful transformation.
Summer
 Our cool, high country refuge from the heat of plain and prairie comforts many a traveler seeking relief from cares, crowds, and the hectic pace. But even our summer season does not witness the hustle and jostle of the big glitzy resort towns. And still, it is our beautiful mountain and forest setting, 95% in public, accessible land, the trout streams and rivers, the canyons, valleys and peaks, that are our big drawing card. Whether fishing or rafting, camping, biking, or horseback riding, browsing our shops or sampling our table fare, catching a show or showing-off your catch, there is nothing that beats a cool Creede summer.
Fall
 The glorious season. The weather cools and, somehow, settles. The gold creeps down the slopes from the highest aspen groves. Warm, sunny days make it impossible to stay inside. Crisp, cool nights bring out favorite sweaters. The eerie wail of a bull elk echoes down the valley night. The first fire of the season is laid on the grate. Hunting and fishing, hiking and biking, a shoulder-bumping stroll down a leaf-drifted forest lane, that first hint of snow, autumn—a wealth beyond our dreams—is the favorite of many locals and visitors alike.
 Mineral County, Colorado, offers recreational, sporting, entertainment, social, and educational activities all year long (see Events Calendar). Our Rocky Mountain setting provides a backdrop of beauty and grandeur that takes the fullest advantage of every season. From the gentle greens of early spring, through the vivid wildflower meadows of summer and the blaze of autumn gold, to the sublime white magnificence of our high mountain winter, our slogan, "for every season," carries a message packed with meaning for both natural and human attractions.
Winter
 The undiscovered season of wonderful sunny days that entice you outdoors and cold nights perfect for a cozy fire, winter actually supports more outdoor activities than summer. Winter is adventure. Winter is romance. From snowmobiling our groomed mountain trails, skating the iced ponds, fishing for trout on frozen lakes and reservoirs, taking a snowshoe hike through pristine snow, or shushing the powder at Wolf Creek, our very low humidity makes winter an experience entirely unlike those at lower elevations and in more humid climes. A sunny calm day at 35 degrees is shirtsleeve weather for those active in the outdoors. While our nighttime temps in January and February often drop to zero, the common daytime rise in temp of 30 to 40 degrees provides a unique feature that is another pleasant surprise for our "flatlander" brethren.
 Whether they've been here to cross-country ski, snow tube with the kids, ice climb a waterfall, or just cuddle with a loved one in front of the fire, we allow our winter visitors to go home and brag on "surviving" the Creede winter, sharing the subtle smile that hints of the wonderful season we all enjoy.
Nature...History...Romance...Adventure...define the Mineral County experience, the essence of the Rockies.
Climate & Terrain
Mineral County consists of alpine valleys hemmed in by rugged peaks, some reaching over 14,000 feet. Creede, at 8,852 feet, may take a day or two of adjustment; usually just relaxing and increasing your fluid intake help you become accustomed to the altitude.
 Spring: Spring is variable, as the elements decide whether winter is over and summer can begin.
Summer: Mineral County has 275+ sunny days per year! Summer is bathed in warm sunshine and cool breezes with chilly nights. Average summer temperatures are 70-75 degrees during the day and drop to the 40s at night. Short afternoon rain showers can be expected from mid-June through mid-August.
 Fall: Fall is a combination of bright sunny days and crisp, chilly nights.
Winter: Winter can be cold with temperatures down to –20; however, an abundance of sunshine takes the chill off. Winter will surprise you with a 25 degree day that will have you shedding your coat, and some chilly nights that make the turtlenecks and parkas worth their while. The surrounding mountains receive heavy snowfall, but the snow is light (1-2 feet at a time) on the valley floor. Wolf Creek Pass usually has some of the heaviest snowfall in the state.
In all seasons, mountain terrain can make its own local weather, and changes can be rapid. Dress in layers, and make sure that you take along warm or protective clothing even on the nicest of days. Our weather is part of the adventure. And sunset brings an immediate drop in temperature that may require a sweater or, perhaps better, someone special to draw near. |
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