Can't Stand Another Rainy Los Angeles Weekend? Go Somewhere Drier — Telluride

Drier outlooks than hanging around Los Angeles: Telluride (64°F) and Winter Park (68°F).

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Telluride, Colorado

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

65°F/ 44°F

Sunny

5% chance ·

Fri

63°F/ 46°F

Light rain

30% chance · 0.02 in

Sat

63°F/ 46°F

Mostly cloudy

15% chance · 0.01 in

Sun

64°F/ 48°F

Light rain

20% chance · 0.03 in

Telluride 64° · Winter Park 68° · Snowbird 70°

Weekend highs and rain totals below are the evidence — not vibes.

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Where to go

Featured: Telluride, Colorado

If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Telluride near the top of the list: weekend air around 64°F / 47°F, plus only light rain on the books (~0.15 in).

What makes Telluride useful isn’t hype; it’s timing. For 2026-09-12 – 2026-09-13, it reads like a place where you can help plan a short getaway around trail-friendly highs and still have a backup café if a cloud shows up.

Bottom line for Telluride: it’s on this list because it supports current recommendations for trail-friendly highs, not because it always trends on social. That’s the difference between a real weather guide and a postcard.

Things to do

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park4.5Amusement center

2. Winter Park, Colorado

Winter Park, Colorado Photo: Wikipedia · Winter Park, Colorado

Winter Park in Colorado is one of the clearer matches for hiking weather on this weekend’s board — a 68°F high and 46°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.15 in).

Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-09-12 – 2026-09-13 should shortlist Winter Park before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.

Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for hiking weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 68°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

Rocky Mountain National Park4.9National park

3. Snowbird, Utah

Snowbird, Utah Photo: Wikipedia · Snowbird, Utah

70°F high · 0.15" rain · ~578 mi

Backup plan

Have a Plan B before you drive: indoor museums, coffee, or a neighborhood walk under cover beats canceling the whole weekend.

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Telluride, Colorado64°F0.15"99%~642 mi
Winter Park, Colorado68°F0.15"99%~797 mi
Snowbird, Utah70°F0.15"99%~578 mi

Weather checklist

Weather checklist2
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 64°F to 47°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Rain is in the forecast — a compact shell or umbrella will save the day.

FAQ — trip planning around weather

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Based on this weekend’s forecasts, Telluride (64°F high, 0.15" rain) ranks near the top for this decision — see the comparison table for the full shortlist.

How can I plan a trip based on weather?

Start with the forecast you want, shortlist places that match, then build the itinerary. That’s what YouGee does interactively — this guide is a snapshot of one decision.

What are the best vacation planning websites for weather?

Most sites start with a destination. These guides start with the weather you want, then show places that fit. See about these guides.

Keep planning


Updated September 10, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

Get the weather you want

Download Travel With YouGee, or use the web at yougee.com.