Merry Christmas from Angel Fire Resort, where the festive spirit is high—even if the snowpack isn’t. Angel Fire Resort is a ski resort in New Mexico known for its wide variety of trails and beginner-friendly terrain.
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As of December 25, 2025, skiers and snowboarders can expect spring-like conditions with an overnight low of 35.6°F and a modest snowpack depth of just 2 inches—over 90% below the seasonal average. A light dusting of snow is in the forecast, with a total of 1 inch expected over the next five days. While powder hounds might be holding out for a bigger storm, groomers are doing excellent work preserving the base for beginner and intermediate riders.
Despite the thin conditions, there’s no shortage of winter fun. Angel Fire's popular snow tubing hill is up and running, drawing families in for fast, laughter-filled runs. The resort has also recently added a brand-new expert ski run, expanding terrain options for seasoned skiers looking for a challenge. Off the slopes, thrill-seekers are lining up for the highest zipline tour in the country, offering sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. With its blend of adventure, affordability, and holiday charm, Angel Fire continues to deliver a uniquely New Mexican mountain experience, even while waiting on the next big snowfall.
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.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, a slight chance of sprinkles and flurries before 11am, then a slight chance of sprinkles after 2pm. mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Angel Fire Resort is expected to receive up to 1.38" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
Northern New Mexico is seeing modest snowfall this week, with the heaviest 5-day totals expected near Chamita (9"), Hopewell (6"), and San Antonio Sink (6"). These sensors are closest to ski resorts like Taos Ski Valley and Red River, both of which are poised for light-to-moderate snow accumulation through the weekend. Taos Powderhorn reports a 5-day forecast of 4" and ... Read more