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Peak Snow Report: Final Weekend of the Season for 3 More!

Report Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2026 8:21 AM

The record-breaking warmth is taking it toll on the snow. Several ski areas are closing this weekend, including Taos, Sipapu and Purgatory. There are spring skiing and corn snow conditions everywhere. Hit the groomers first in the morning and then expect soft and slushy snow in the afternoon, especially in the base areas.

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Sandia Peak:

Season: 29

Notes: Closed for the season unless more snow arrives.

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Santa Fe:

Base: 22

Season: 75

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Taos Ski Valley:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 22

Season: 76

Runs: 15/12

Lifts: 5/13

Coming up: As late spring conditions set in, some terrain will close so they can move snow and keep key blue & green routes open. Closing date is now this Sunday, March 29. The plan through March 29 is to operate Lifts 1, 2, 7, 7A, and Pioneers, with terrain including White Feather, Powderhorn, Bambi, Honeysuckle, and Totemoff. Conditions may change daily, so be sure to check our website for the latest terrain and operations updates before your next visit.

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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:

Base: 18

Season: 63

Nores: The old Lift 2 has started coming down. Watch for construction in the base area.

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Sipapu:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 14

Season: 60

Runs: 1/44 (Thumper)

Lifts: 2/6 (Lift 2 and 5)

Notes: Sunday is closing day and the pond skim is cancelled this year.

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Red River:

Base: 20

Season 63

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Ski Apache:

Base: 30

Season: 54

Closed for the winter season.

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Purgatory:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 28

Season: 104

Runs: 19/107 (all on the front side)

Lifts: 3/11

Notes: Despite lots of hard work and moving snow around, this Sunday will be closing day with a DJ and closing day party.

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Wolf Creek:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 0

Base: 35

Season: 173

Runs: (70% of the mountain is open)

Lifts 10/11

Notes: The Waterfall area along with Albera Peak, Knife Ridge and Horsehoe Bowl are all closed. Watch for potential mid-day closures of certain avalanche terrain due to above normal temperatures and wet slab avalanche concerns.

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Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff):

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 31

Season: 138

Runs: 11/61

Lifts: 2/8

Notes: Due to sustained warm temperatures, beginner terrain is no longer available for the remainder of the season. Access to intermediate and advanced terrain remains available. Spring hours are now in effect with lifts running from 10 AM – 4 PM daily, weather permitting.

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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:Β 

Ski New Mexico

Colorado Ski Country

Ski Utah

New Mexico National Weather ServiceΒ 

Colorado National Weather ServiceΒ 

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.Β 

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