Report Updated: Friday, March 31, 2023 7:30 AM

A little new snow just in time for the weekend. New snow here is as of Friday morning. A few highlights: Santa Fe has adjusted lift hours due to the time change… Taos has the World Pro Ski Tour World Championships through Saturday… Angel Fire and Red River are now closed for the season... Pajarito is open again this weekend on Saturday and Sunday… Sipapu is back open this weekend and next… Purgatory is open daily through April 9… Wolf Creek has Local Appreciation Day this coming Sunday.

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Sandia Peak:

Not open this season. The Tram is open 9am-8pm (last Tram up), Wednesday thru Monday. For the restaurant, visit ten3tram.com for information. Weather can occur unexpectedly on the mountain causing delays/closures. Tram status is listed at SandiaPeak.com.

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Santa Fe:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 3

Base: 92

Season: 231

Runs: 88/89 (30 groomed)

Lifts: 6/7 (Sierra Double runs on weekends and holidays)

Notes: Because of the time change, lifts hours have changed a bit. The lower mountain lifts will be open 9:30am - 4:30pm and all upper mountain lifts will be open 9:30am - 4:15pm. Thanks to all the snow this season, closing day has been pushed out a week to April 16. The Slush Cup will be on Saturday, April 15 which will include pond skimming, live music and cold drinks at Totemoff’s.

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Taos Ski Valley:

New: 4

Storm: 4

This Week: 6

Base: 82-97

Season: 218

Runs: 110/110 (31 groomed)

Lifts: 14/14

Notes: For the best price on lift tickets, buy online at least 72-hours in advance! Both ridges are open. Closing day is Sunday, April 9. TAOS will once again host the World Pro Ski Tour World Championships this Thursday through Saturday under Lift 4 on the backside. This event is the country's foremost professional alpine race tour where athletes compete side-by-side in a single-elimination format. This Tour features Olympians, World Cup athletes, and professional skiers from around the world and culminates in the World Championship tournament on TAOS's world-renowned terrain.

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Pajarito:

New: T

Storm: T

This Week: T

Base: 36

Season: 129

Runs: 27/44 (61% of the mountain)

Lifts: 4/6 (Townsite closed)

Notes: Thanks to the all the late-season snow, they are extending the season. They will be open Saturday and Sunday this weekend and then close for the season. The grill has only packaged snacks this weekend. Only portable restrooms available this weekend.

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Angel Fire:

Base: 51

Season: 188

Notes: Closed for the winter season. Looking ahead to the summer biking season, Gravity Passes are on sale now, and they’re offering them for the same price as last year through opening day (May 19th). Take advantage of the lowest price of the season and secure your summer downhill riding for: Adult (16+) $375, Teen & Junior (7 - 15) $325, Child (6 & Under) $50, Military (Active or Retired) $325. The Bike Park will open early on Thursday, May 18th, for Gravity Passholders and Angel Fire Resort Members. Lifts will spin Friday-Sunday through May 29th, when they will be open 7 days a week until Labor Day. Then, return to Friday-Sunday operations until October 29th.

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Sipapu:

New: 2

Storm: 2

This Week: 2

Base: 46

Season: 184

Runs: 36/43

Lifts 6/6

Notes: Open Friday through Sunday this weekend and next. Closing date is April 9.

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Red River:

Base: 30-36

Season: 103

Notes: Closed for the winter season. The summer season begins in May.

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Ski Apache:

Base: 38

Trails: 43/55

Notes: Closed for the season. Summer season begins in June.

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Purgatory:

New: 4

Storm: 4

This Week: 7

Base: 96

Season: 370

Runs: 105/105 (42 trails are groomed)

Lifts: 7/11

Notes: Open every day through April 9 (1 week later than last year). And they plan to keep Lift 1 turning Saturdays and Sundays through April 23.

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Wolf Creek:

New: 8

Storm: 8

This Week: 12

Base: 157-172

Season: 478

Runs: 100% open.

Lifts: 9/9 (Treasure Stoke, Bonanza, Alberta, Elma, Charity Jane, Raven, Lynx and Nova)

Notes: This Sunday is a Local Appreciation Day where tickets are reduced for everyone with Adult tickets at $62, child tickets are $32. The Waterfall Area, Alberta Peak, Knife Ridge and Horseshoe Bowl are all open. Lift tickets are at Regular Rates - $85 for Adults, $54 for Seniors & $42 for Children. Projected closing date is Sunday, April 9, but this is not yet confirmed.

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Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff):

New: 1

Storm: 1

This Week: 1

Base: 126

Season: 386

Runs: 45/55

Lifts: 7/8

Notes: The Arizona Gondola provides access to expert terrain only. Intermediate terrain will be accessible via the Grand Canyon Express Chairlift, Sunset Chairlift, and Humphrey’s Chairlift.

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Cross Country Areas:

Here are the links to some other resorts of interest in New Mexico, Southern Colorado and Arizona. Click on the resort name to get all the details.

Enchanted Forest XC

Chama Cross Country

Valles Caldera National Preserve

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Report Legend:

Snowfall amounts are listed in inches. Surface conditions are noted as follows: P=Powder, PP=Packed Powder, TP=Tracked Powder, MG=Machine Groomed Snow, HP=Hard Packed, SP=Spring Conditions, VC=Variable Conditions, NR=No Report From Ski Area, N/A=Not Applicable, T=Trace.

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More Information:

Here are some links that you may find helpful:

Ski New Mexico

Colorado Ski Country

Ski Utah

New Mexico National Weather Service

Colorado National Weather Service

Colorado Mtn Weather & Avalanche Report

Detailed Ski Area Forecast From SnowForecast

Warren Miller Films & Info

National Forest Service (has fall color info and more)

Colorado Ski History Web Site (includes info on closed NM/CO areas)

New Mexico Road Conditions

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Road Condition Phone Numbers:

New Mexico 800-432-4269, Colorado 303-639-1111, Utah 866-511-8824, Arizona 888-411-7623.

JROD