Silverthorne, Colorado Weather
Silverthorne, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Silverthorne, Summit County.
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About Silverthorne, Colorado
Silverthorne rests in a wide, sun-drenched valley, a place where the sky feels vast and the mountains stand like silent sentinels. It lies 49.2 miles west of Dakota Ridge, CO (from Dakota Ridge, CO: bearing 273°T), and is situated 4.2 miles north-north-east of Frisco. The Blue River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, winds through the heart of Silverthorne, its banks often lined with cottonwoods whose leaves whisper secrets on the breeze. Towering peaks, their flanks scarred by ancient glaciers, frame the horizon, their slopes a mosaic of dark evergreen and sun-bleached granite. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine resin and the faint, mineral tang of the high country. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air and lending a golden hue to the rugged terrain. This high-altitude haven was not always a thriving hub for outdoor recreation. Its roots are entwined with the mining past of Summit County, a history that whispers through the landscape. Today, Silverthorne's economy hums with the energy of tourism, drawing visitors to its world-class ski resorts and the vibrant outlet shopping that has become a distinctive feature. The Blue River is not just a scenic element but a vital artery for fly-fishing, its waters teeming with trout that attract anglers from far and wide. The rhythm of life in Silverthorne is dictated by the seasons, from the hushed white blanket of winter to the vibrant bloom of summer wildflowers painting the meadows.
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| Location | Silverthorne, Summit County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 39.632139°N, 106.074281°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80498, 80497 |
| Area Code | 303, 720 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Silverthorne, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Silverthorne, Colorado, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Silverthorne includes coordinates 39.632139°N, 106.074281°W, situated in Summit County. ZIP code 80498, 80497. Telephone area code: 303, 720. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
