Snow conditions today are mostly groomed with some firm and icy spots, particularly in shaded and high-traffic areas. The snowpack remains well below average for this time of year—down 46%—but the mountain remains open with limited terrain available.
Looking ahead, the 120-hour forecast calls for 5 inches of new snow, with the next 24–72 hours offering a chance of light accumulations and cooler temperatures. With a Snow Water Equivalent of 5.6 inches, conditions could improve slightly by the weekend. While not a powder paradise today, it’s still a worthwhile trip for intermediate skiers and those eager to carve on firm, fast groomers. Dress warm and get those early turns in!
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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, partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south in the morning.
Ski Santa Fe is expected to receive up to 5.97" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
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 ... Read more