NEW-MEXICO SKI REPORT

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Northern New Mexico is poised for moderate snowfall over the next five days, with the heaviest accumulations forecasted near key ski resorts. The Rio Santa Barbara and Taos Powderhorn areas are expected to receive up to 9–10 inches, with Gallegos Peak, Red River Pass, and Shuree also projected to get 8 inches. This bodes well for Taos Ski Valley, which is closest to these high-snowfall zones and currently boasts a strong snowpack of over 20 inches. Red River Ski Area may also benefit, with nearby stations such as Tolby and Palo forecasting 5–6 inches. Hopewell and Vacas Locas near Chama and northern Carson National Forest are holding snowpacks above 20 inches with 4 inches forecasted at Hopewell in particular.

Southern areas like Ski Apache near Sierra Blanca show lighter activity, with only 2 inches forecasted and an 8-inch snowpack. Santa Fe Ski Basin is expecting moderate gains, with 5 inches forecasted and an existing 18-inch base. Although most stations reported no new snow in the last 24 hours, Silver Creek Divide stands out with 2 inches of fresh snow, which could slightly benefit the western slopes. Cities such as Taos, Red River, and Santa Fe may experience snow-related travel impacts due to accumulating snow this week. For the best current and upcoming ski conditions, Taos Ski Valley remains the top destination given its proximity to the strongest forecast zones and substantial existing snowpack.

New-Mexico Snowpack Map

Explore real-time snowpack depths across New-Mexico.