SKI AREAS NEW-MEXICO

SKI APACHE


May 8, 2024
1.0" Snowpack (0% of Normal)
54° Sunny and Windy

Red Flag Warning
Until 2024-05-08T21:00:00-06:00 National Weather Service
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON THIS AFTERNOON... A persistent trough over the Central Rockies will maintain dry west flow across the U.S. Southwest again this afternoon and allow continued breezy conditions area wide. Gusty winds will redevelop during combining with very low relative humidity to create critical fire danger conditions. Recent lack of precipitation has progressed fuel dryness to a point where wildfire starts will be possible and spread aided by weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Texas Fire Weather Zone 055 El Paso County, Texas Fire Weather Zone 056 Hudspeth County, Fire Weather Zone 110 Southwest Mountains/Gila NF/Apache NF/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 111 Southwest Deserts and Lowlands/Las Cruces BLM/GLZ, Fire Weather Zone 112 South Central Lowlands and Southern Rio Grande Valley/BLM/GLZ and Fire Weather Zone 113 Capitan and Sacramento Mountains/Lincoln NF/LNZ. * TIMING...From Noon to 9 PM Wednesday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent. * EXPERIMENTAL RFTI...4 to 6 Near Critical to Critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.


The ski area reports 1" of new snow today with snowpack levels rising to 1.0".

Weather today, sunny, with a high near 54. windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Terrain Surface NA
Powder Score NA
Snowpack Percent Normal 0%
Max Recorded Snowpack 200"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours 1"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours 0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days 0"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)
Data sourced from Sierra Blanca

Recent Air Temperatures

Seasonal Snow Comparison

Compare year over year snow water equivalency

Snowpack levels are currently 66% below average, with snowpack depth last observed at 1 inches.



Snowpack Density

Snowpack vs Snow Water Equivalent
Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.



Ski Area Summary

Ski Apache


Ski Apache in New Mexico is a popular ski resort known for its breathtaking views and diverse terrain. The resort offers over 55 runs for skiers of all levels, with the beginner-friendly runs being a standout. The terrain park is also popular with freestyle skiers and snowboarders. An interesting fact is that Ski Apache is located on the sacred land of the Mescalero Apache tribe, and the resort's name honors their heritage. For beginners, it's recommended to take the Gondola up to the mid-mountain area and enjoy the gentle runs. After a long day of skiing, the best apres ski bar is the Grille, which offers delicious food and drinks with live music on weekends.


Terrain Overview

Ski Apache is located in the Sierra Blanca mountain range in New Mexico. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Sierra Blanca Peak, which is the highest peak in the range at 11,981 feet. The mountain features a variety of runs for all skill levels, as well as stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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