* 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 24.0". Weather today, a 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. mostly sunny, with a high near 17. wind chill values as low as -20. windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 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 Santa Fe .
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 Ski Santa Fe.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Ski Santa Fe impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
Some pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Ski Santa Fe ski resort in New Mexico include:
1. Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Ski Santa Fe is located within the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which are part of the larger Rocky Mountains range.
2. Ski Terrain: The ski resort offers a variety of terrain for all skill levels, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes. The mountain features steep chutes, open bowls, and tree runs.
3. Elevation: Ski Santa Fe has a base elevation of 10,350 feet and a summit elevation of 12,075 feet, providing skiers and snowboarders with excellent snow conditions and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
4. Vertical Drop: The resort boasts a vertical drop of 1,725 feet, offering plenty of downhill excitement for visitors.
5. Snowfall: Ski Santa Fe receives an average annual snowfall of 225 inches, ensuring ample snow coverage throughout the ski season.
6. Terrain Parks: The resort also features terrain parks for freestyle skiers and snowboarders, with a variety of jumps, rails, and other features to challenge riders of all abilities.
These mountain ranges and aspects contribute to the unique and diverse skiing and snowboarding experiences offered at Ski Santa Fe in New Mexico.
The resort offers breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. One interesting fact is that Ski Santa Fe was originally called "Chicoma Mountain Resort" and was founded in 1947. For beginner skiers, the Chipmunk Corner is a great trail to start with. The bar with the best après ski scene is the Totemoff’s Bar and Grill, located at the base of the mountain, which offers delicious food, drinks, and live music.
This snow report combines on-mountain observations, regional SNOTEL sensors, and weather model data specific to Ski Santa Fe and the surrounding region.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, a 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. mostly sunny, with a high near 17. wind chill values as low as -20. windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Ski Santa Fe is expected to receive up to 3.2" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.