Taos Ski Valley snow report
Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley is a ski resort located in New Mexico that offers an exciting and challenging skiing experience for advanced and intermediate skiers. With over 100 trails, the best runs are the Highline Ridge, Al's Run, and the Kachina Peak. One interesting fact about Taos Ski Valley is that, until 2008, snowboarding was prohibited on the mountain. Beginners can enjoy the gentle, wide-open slopes of Strawberry Hill or White Feather. For a post-skiing drink, visitors should check out the Martini Tree Bar, located at the base of the mountain. Its lively atmosphere and selection of cocktails make it the perfect spot to unwind after a long day on the slopes.
Terrain mix: The Taos Ski Valley ski resort in New Mexico is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The resort is known for its challenging terrain with steep slopes, chutes, and bowls. Some of the notable peaks in the area include Wheeler Peak, the highest peak in New Mexico, and Kachina Peak, which offers some of the most advanced terrain at the resort. Other mountain ranges in the vicinity of Taos Ski Valley include the Carson National Forest and the Rio Grande Gorge.
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 Taos Ski Valley is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Garland 13.3 E, Co | 0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Palo Snotel | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Gallegos Peak | 2 in | → |
| North Costilla | 5 in | → |
| Nohrsc Medano Pass | 1 in | → |
| Gallegos Peak | 2 in | → |
| Ute Creek | 2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Trinchera | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc North Costilla | 5 in | → |
| Nohrsc South Colony | 2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tolby | 1 in | → |
| Tres Ritos | 1 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Taos Ski Valley -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Columbine Creek Fishing
- Red River Fishing
- Rio Grande Fishing
- Rio Fernando Fishing
- Rio Chiquito Fishing
- Shuree Lakes Fishing
Parks
- Wilderness Wheeler Peak
- Wilderness Area Columbine Hondo
- Wilderness Latir Peak
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- Vietnam Veterans' Memorial State Park
- Red Willow 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 Taos Ski Valley in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Taos Ski Valley reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Taos Ski Valley
Where does the snow data for Taos Ski Valley 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 Taos Ski Valley?
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 Taos Ski Valley?
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 Taos Ski Valley.