Report Updated: Sunday, March 16, 2025 7:36 AM

Nice conditions for spring break week. New snow here is as of Sunday morning and Storm totals are since Thursday night. And you only have this weekend and next left at Angel Fire and Red River (they both close next Sunday). Remember, open groomed runs have the best coverage. On other runs, expect early season conditions including thin spots.

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Sandia Peak:

New: 0

Storm: 4

Base: NR

Season: 51

Runs: 0/35

Lifts: 0/4

Notes: Temporarily closed until more snow arrives.

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Santa Fe:

New: 4

Storm: 8

This Week: 8

Base: 38

Season: 124

Runs: 80/90 (89% open, 28 runs groomed)

Lifts: 6/7 (Sierra Double runs on weekend and peak days when needed)

Notes: As of Sunday with the time change, the lower mountain lifts will be open 9:30am - 4:30pm and all upper mountain lifts will be open 9:30am - 4:15pm. AM Half-Day Lift Tickets will be 9:30am - 1:00pm and PM Half-Day Lift Tickets will be 1:00pm - 4:30pm.

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Taos Ski Valley:

New: 4

Storm: 11

This Week: 11

Base: 43

Season: 92

Runs: 90/120 (26 groomed)

Lifts: 12/13 (Kachina Peak lift closed)

Notes: Highline Ridge is open with one run and West Basin to Zdarsky also open.

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Pajarito:

New: NR

Storm: 7

This Week: 7

Base: 10

Season: 73

Runs: 20/55

Lifts: 3/6 (Aspen, Beginner, Magic Carpet)

Notes: Open daily March 13-23. Watch for early season conditions and thin spots.

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Angel Fire:

New: 3

Storm: 9

This Week: 9

Base: 25

Season: 113

Runs: 64/86 (53% of the mountain)

Lifts: 7/7

Notes: Sunday, March 23 is closing day. Liberation Park and the lift are open.

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Sipapu:

New: 1

Storm: 7

This Week: 7

Base: 20

Season: 109

Runs: 12/44 (all open runs are groomed)

Lifts 4/6 (including Lift 1 to the top)

Notes: It’s time for Sipapu Bonus Bucks — get $10 in FREE daily resort credit when you purchase ahead on days marked in red on the ticket calendar. Season Passes Go On Sale March 18.

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Red River:

New: 4

Storm: 10

This Week: 10

Base: 24

Season: 78

Runs: 49/64 (75% open, 26 groomed)

Lifts: 7/7

Notes: Sunday, March 23 is closing day. The Pot O’ Gold terrain park is open with 3 jumps and 7 rails.

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Ski Apache:

Notes: Closed for the season.

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Purgatory:

New: 1

Storm: 8

This Week: 8

Base: 51

Season: 144

Runs: 103/107 (37 runs groomed)

Lifts: 10/11

Notes: 25/26 Season passes go on sale Tuesday, March 18. Headwaters, Halo and the Pitchfork terrain parks are open. On weekends, the tubing hill is open 4 - 8pm and Mountain Coaster is open 11am - 4pm (weather permitting).

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Wolf Creek:

New: 3

Storm: 30

This Week: 30

Base: 80

Season: 197

Runs: 144/144

Lifts 10/11

Notes: The Water Fall area and Alberta Peak are open along with Knife Ridge and Horshoe Bowl. Lift tickets are at peak rates through Saturday, March 15.

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Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff):

New: 24

Storm: 45

This Week: 45

Base: 60

Season: 155

Runs: 51/61

Lifts: 8/8

Notes: Get some good deals this season when you plan your ski trips in advance! Lift tickets start as low as $19 and midweek dates through February come with $10 in Bowl Bucks.

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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