Report Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:22 AM

Spring skiing conditions everywhere. Hit the groomers first in the morning and then expect soft and slushy snow in the afternoon, especially in the base areas. Due to the warm temps most resorts have closed some trails.

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Sandia Peak:

Season: 29

Notes: Closed for the season unless more snow arrives.

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Santa Fe:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 34

Season: 75

Runs: 70/89 (25 runs groomed) 81% open

Lifts: 6/7 (Sierra Double is open on weekends)

Notes: Lift hours are now 9:30 to 4:30 with upper mountain lifts closing at 4:15. Due to the warm temps and no storms in the forecast, they are closing two weeks early on Sunday, March 22. Closing weekend will kick off on Saturday, March 21, with Roland’s Rail Jam at Totemoff’s. Then there will be live music from the Henry Cruz Band, as well as giveaways from Subaru, Red Bull, and more! On Sunday, DJ Saint John will be putting a final bow on the season with an 11am - 2pm set. Refunds for pre-purchased lift tickets or lessons for March 23 - April 5 purchased online through a skisantafe.com account can be refunded there.

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Taos Ski Valley:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 33

Season: 76

Runs: 66/120 (nearly all greens and blues open, 18 groomed)

Lifts: 13/13 (Kachina Peak lift is now open)

Coming up: Rally in the Valley is Saturday, March 21. Support the Field Institute of Taos at this fun event hosted by Taos Ski Valley and New Belgium. This on-mountain scavenger hunt is a day full of fun for all ages! Meet at the base of Lift 1.

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Pajarito:

Base: 10

Season: 40

Notes: Closed for the snow season. Skiesta is still happening on Saturday, March 21 with live music and food service

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Angel Fire:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 20

Season: 63

Runs: 27/95 (32% of the mountain)

Lifts: 7/8 (Rakes Rider closed)

Notes: They have closed a bunch of runs due to warm temps. Liberation Terrain Park is open. Closing day is Sunday, March 22. Closing weekend brings some of the resort’s most entertaining traditions to the slopes — including the fan-favorite Pond Skim at 1p. Sunday, March 22 also features the Chilly Challenge (3:30 – 5p) with mountain bikes on the snow!

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Sipapu:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 18

Season: 60

Runs: 14/44 (12 groomed)

Lifts: 5/6 (Lift 4 is now open to the very top with one run, Smart Chicken)

Notes: Lift 3 has closed. Lift 4 is still open to the very top with Smart Chicken open. Tickets starting at just $19. Save big when you purchase in advance. Change your mind? Don’t worry, you can exchange your tickets for resort credit and ski another day! Projected closing date, April 5. On March 21, it’s the annual Cardboard Derby. The fun continues on March 29 with the annual Pond Skim at Lake Sipapu — only the first 50 registrants get to attempt the crossing.

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Red River:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 20

Season 63

Runs: 30/64 (52% open, 24 trails groomed)

Lifts: 7/7 (Silver now open)

Notes: Pot O Gold Terrain Park open with 8 features and 3 jumps. Closing day is Sunday, March 22 with a pond skim at 3:30p. Their final weekend traditionally features Sunday Savings too.

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Ski Apache:

Base: 30

Season: 54

Runs: 40

Closed for the winter season.

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Purgatory:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 34

Season: 104

Runs: 92/107 (26 groomed)

Lifts: 9/11

Notes: The Pitchfork Terrain Park is now open. Also, the Horns, Halo and Headwaters Terrain Parks are all open with 19 features including rails, boxes and jumps.

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Wolf Creek:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 9

Base: 58

Season: 173

Runs: 144/144

Lifts 10/11

Notes: The Waterfall area, Albera Peak, Knife Ridge and Horsehoe Bowl are all open. Watch for early season obstacles.

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Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff):

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 1

Base: 42

Season: 138

Runs: 42/61

Lifts: 8/8

Notes: Enjoy spring skiing conditions on 69% of open trails – from beginner to advanced.

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Cross Country Areas:

Here are the links to some other resorts of interest in New Mexico, Southern Colorado and Arizona. Click on the resort name to get all the details.

Enchanted Forest XC

Chama Cross Country

Valles Caldera National Preserve

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Report Legend:

Snowfall amounts are listed in inches. Surface conditions are noted as follows: P=Powder, PP=Packed Powder, TP=Tracked Powder, MG=Machine Groomed Snow, HP=Hard Packed, SP=Spring Conditions, VC=Variable Conditions, NR=No Report From Ski Area, N/A=Not Applicable, T=Trace.

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More Information:

Here are some links that you may find helpful:

Ski New Mexico

Colorado Ski Country

Ski Utah

New Mexico National Weather Service

Colorado National Weather Service

Colorado Mtn Weather & Avalanche Report

Detailed Ski Area Forecast From SnowForecast

Warren Miller Films & Info

National Forest Service (has fall color info and more)

Colorado Ski History Web Site (includes info on closed NM/CO areas)

New Mexico Road Conditions

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Road Condition Phone Numbers:

New Mexico 800-432-4269, Colorado 303-639-1111, Utah 866-511-8824, Arizona 888-411-7623.

Chris O'Gorman