Red River Ski Area snow report
Red River Ski Area
Red River Ski Area is a family-friendly ski resort in New Mexico with 57 trails and a vertical drop of 1,600 feet. The resort is known for its beginner and intermediate runs, particularly the ski school's terrain-based teaching areas. One interesting fact is that the resort was originally a mining town, and the ski area was started in the 1950s to attract winter tourism. For beginners, the ski school offers private lessons and group packages to help build skills and confidence. The Lift House Bar and Grill is a popular spot for apres ski drinks and food, with live music on weekends.
Terrain mix: The Red River Ski Area in New Mexico is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which are part of the southern Rocky Mountains. The resort is situated in the Carson National Forest and offers a variety of ski runs and terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of the Red River Ski Area include:
1. Wheeler Peak: The highest peak in New Mexico, standing at 13,161 feet, Wheeler Peak is located near the Red River Ski Area and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
2. Gold Hill: A popular ski area within the Red River Ski Area, Gold Hill offers a variety of challenging runs for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
3. Pioneer Bowl: Another popular skiing area within the resort, Pioneer Bowl features wide-open slopes and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
4. Summit Lift: The Summit Lift at the Red River Ski Area provides access to some of the highest and most challenging terrain at the resort, including black diamond runs and expert-level terrain.
Overall, the Red River Ski Area offers a mix of terrain and mountain aspects that make it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Red River Ski Area is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gallegos Peak | 2 in | → |
| Tres Ritos | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Medano Pass | 1 in | → |
| North Costilla | 6 in | → |
| Nohrsc Palo Snotel | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Wesner Springs | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Trinchera | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc North Costilla | 6 in | → |
| Ute Creek | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Ute Creek | 2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Shuree Snotel | 1 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Red River Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Red River Fishing
- Columbine Creek Fishing
- Shuree Lakes Fishing
- Rio Grande Fishing
- Rio Fernando Fishing
- Rio Chiquito Fishing
Parks
- Wilderness Latir Peak
- Wilderness Wheeler Peak
- Wilderness Area Columbine Hondo
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- Cimarron Canyon State Park
Points of interest
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Red River Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Red River Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Red River Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Red River Ski Area come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Red River Ski Area?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Red River Ski Area?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Red River Ski Area.