No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 5.0". Weather today, sunny, with a high near 25. west wind 5 to 10 mph.
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 Sierra Blanca.
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 Apache.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Ski Apache impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
Ski Apache is located in the Sierra Blanca mountain range in New Mexico. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of Sierra Blanca Peak, which is the highest peak in the range at 11,981 feet. The mountain features a variety of runs for all skill levels, as well as stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
The resort offers over 55 runs for skiers of all levels, with the beginner-friendly runs being a standout. The terrain park is also popular with freestyle skiers and snowboarders. An interesting fact is that Ski Apache is located on the sacred land of the Mescalero Apache tribe, and the resort's name honors their heritage. For beginners, it's recommended to take the Gondola up to the mid-mountain area and enjoy the gentle runs. After a long day of skiing, the best apres ski bar is the Grille, which offers delicious food and drinks with live music on weekends.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, sunny, with a high near 25. west wind 5 to 10 mph.
Northern New Mexico ski areas saw modest new snowfall in the past 24 hours, with some notable accumulations. The highest totals include 5" at North Costilla, 4" at Tres Ritos and Wesner Springs, and 3" at Tolby and Shuree. Additional 2–3" totals were reported at Garita Peak, Gallegos Peak, and Bateman. Taos Ski Valley, located near Gallegos Peak and North ... Read more