Flash Flood Watch currently in effect for Pajarito Mountain. * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
rainfall continue to be possible over the Hermit's Peak/Calf
Canyon, Cooks Peak and Cerro Pelado burn scar.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico,
including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East
Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains and Southern
Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast
Highlands.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon, Cooks
Peak and Cerro Pelado burn scar is expected up to and during the
period of the watch. Residents near the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon,
Cooks Peak and Cerro Pelado burn scar should prepare for potential
flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from
local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of
low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in
and near recent wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding
and debris flows.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- New Snowfall
- Past 24 hours
- 1"
Ski Area Conditions
Recent snowpack levels, water content, and air temperature for the ski area
Seasonal Comparison
Compare snowpack levels this season from past seasons
| Current | Average | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0" (-600%) | 0" | 2.0" (2008) | -1.0" (2017) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tomorrow, Showers and thunderstorms. High near 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
-
Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECHO AMPHITHEATER | 9 | 6,645 ft | |||
| LAS CONCHAS | 9 | 8,422 ft | |||
| EL RITO | 8 | 7,605 ft | |||
| JUNIPER - BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT | 66 | 6,673 ft | |||
| COCHITI - COCHITI LAKE | 60 | 5,543 ft | |||
| TETILLA PEAK - COCHITI LAKE | 51 | 5,553 ft | |||
| RIANA - ABIQUIU RESERVOIR | 53 | 6,462 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAJARITO MOUNTAIN | 6" | 66° | 0" |
| SANDIA PEAK SKI AREA | 6" | 66° | 0" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|
Pajarito Mountain Features
Pajarito Mountain is popular for all sort of reasons. Explore them below