* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Guadalupe County, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern San Miguel County, and Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is likely to reduce visibility to as low as one-half mile in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at times.
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 11.0". Weather today, sunny, with a high near 18. wind chill values as low as -17. windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Up to 3" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
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Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Tolby.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Angel Fire Resort.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Angel Fire Resort impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
The Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which is a subrange of the Rocky Mountains. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on various mountain aspects, including north-facing slopes which tend to hold snow well and provide good conditions for skiing. The highest peak in the area is Wheeler Peak, which is the highest peak in New Mexico and provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Other notable peaks in the area include Baldy Mountain and Agua Fria Peak.
The best trails include Exhibition, a black diamond run with steep pitches and moguls, and High Five, a blue square run with beautiful views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was originally developed in the 1960s by a group of Texas businessmen who wanted to create a ski resort closer to their home state. For beginner skiers, we recommend trying out the Perfect Progression program which offers personalized instruction and easy-to-ride lifts. After a day on the slopes, head to The Lift House Bar and Grill for an après ski drink and live music.
This snow report combines on-mountain observations, regional SNOTEL sensors, and weather model data specific to Angel Fire Resort and the surrounding region.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, sunny, with a high near 18. wind chill values as low as -17. windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Angel Fire Resort is expected to receive up to 2.9" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.