SKI CLOUDCROFT

SKI AREAS • NEW-MEXICO

SKI CLOUDCROFT

April 26, 2024

Wind Advisory
Until 2024-04-27T06:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Mountains, Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Northern Dona Ana County, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands, Western El Paso County, and Eastern/Central El Paso County. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak winds are expected between 2pm and 6pm. In addition to the winds, blowing dust could reduce visibilities to 1-2 miles.

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0.0".

Weather today, sunny, with a high near 46. windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	0%
Max Recorded Snowpack	200"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	0.21"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

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Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

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Snowpack Density

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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 Cloudcroft

Ski Cloudcroft ski resort, located in the mountains of southern New Mexico, offers a unique skiing experience with its high elevation and rare snowfall. The resort features a variety of intermediate and advanced trails, including the challenging Black Jack run. Beginner skiers can enjoy the easier trails near the base area. A lesser-known fact about Ski Cloudcroft is that it was the first ski area in New Mexico to have a chairlift, installed in 1940. For après ski, visitors can head to Mad Jack's Mountaintop Bar & Grill for food, drinks, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Terrain Overview

The Ski Cloudcroft ski resort is located in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on a variety of slopes and terrain, with runs for all skill levels. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of the ski resort include:

1. Sacramento Mountains: The ski resort is located in the Sacramento Mountains, a subrange of the larger Rocky Mountains. These mountains offer beautiful scenery and a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding.

2. Ski Runs: The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, providing options for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. The runs vary in length and difficulty, with some offering steep pitches and challenging terrain.

3. Elevation: The ski resort's base elevation is around 8,500 feet, with the summit reaching over 9,000 feet. This elevation provides great snow conditions and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

4. Terrain Parks: Ski Cloudcroft also offers terrain parks for freestyle skiers and snowboarders, with jumps, rails, and other features for riders to show off their skills.

Overall, Ski Cloudcroft offers a unique and scenic mountain experience for winter sports enthusiasts in New Mexico.