Report Updated: Friday, March 24, 2023 7:17 AM

This storm turned out to be a great one for the resorts! New snow here is as of Friday morning with storm totals since Tuesday. And maybe some more snow Friday night into Saturday morning. A few highlights: Santa Fe has adjusted lift hours due to the time change… Angel Fire and Red River are now closed for the season... Pajarito, Ski Apache and Purgatory have all announced extensions to their season; see the dates below… Wolf Creek has College Day this coming Sunday.

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Sandia Peak:

Not open this season. The Tram is open 9am-8pm (last Tram up), Wednesday thru Monday. For the restaurant, visit ten3tram.com for information. Weather can occur unexpectedly on the mountain causing delays/closures. Tram status is listed at SandiaPeak.com.

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Santa Fe:

New: 2

Storm: 19

This Week: 19

Base: 92

Season: 223

Runs: 88/89 (30 groomed)

Lifts: 6/7 (Sierra Double runs on weekends and holidays)

Notes: Because of the time change, lifts hours have changed a bit. The lower mountain lifts will be open 9:30am - 4:30pm and all upper mountain lifts will be open 9:30am - 4:15pm. Closing day is Sunday, April 9.

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Taos Ski Valley:

New: 3

Storm: 19

This Week: 19

Base: 87-98

Season: 204

Runs: 110/110 (31 groomed)

Lifts: 14/14

Notes: For the best price on lift tickets, buy online at least 72-hours in advance! Both ridges are open. Closing day is Sunday, April 9. The TAOS Freeride Competition is on through March 24! Athletes from far and wide are at TAOS Ski Valley to test themselves against the resort's famed steeps, chasing the top podium spot and trying to get one step closer to making the Freeride World Tour. In conjunction with the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association and the Freeride World Tour, we are thrilled to host a 3* Freeride Competition and one of the three 4* Championship Series stops. TAOS will also host a 1-day Master Division. Get all the info, schedule of events and watch the live stream here.

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Pajarito:

New: 1

Storm: 7

This Week: 7

Base: 38

Season: 122

Runs: 27/44 (61% of the mountain)

Lifts: 4/6 (Townsite closed)

Notes: Thanks to the all the late-season snow, they are extending the season. This weekend, there will be no grill service, but packaged snacks will be available. The regular restrooms are also closed, but porta-potties will be available. They will be open Friday through Sunday until April 2 or as long as snow allows.

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Angel Fire:

Base: 51

Season: 188

Notes: Closed for the winter season. Looking ahead to the summer biking season, Gravity Passes are on sale now, and they’re offering them for the same price as last year through opening day (May 19th). Take advantage of the lowest price of the season and secure your summer downhill riding for: Adult (16+) $375, Teen & Junior (7 - 15) $325, Child (6 & Under) $50, Military (Active or Retired) $325. The Bike Park will open early on Thursday, May 18th, for Gravity Passholders and Angel Fire Resort Members. Lifts will spin Friday-Sunday through May 29th, when they will be open 7 days a week until Labor Day. Then, return to Friday-Sunday operations until October 29th.

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Sipapu:

New: 2

Storm: 10

This Week: 10

Base: 48

Season: 177

Runs: 36/43

Lifts 6/6

Notes: The annual Cardboard Derby is coming this Saturday, March 25. Build your own vessel using ONLY cardboard, duct tape, string or twine, and paint. Race yourself or your team down the mountain for your chance to win one prizes. Get all the info here. And Saturday April 1 is the annual pond skimming contest. Get all the info here. Open through this weekend. And then open weekends for the next two weekends. Closing date is April 9.

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Red River:

Base: 30-36

Season: 103

Notes: Closed for the winter season. The summer season begins in May.

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Ski Apache:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 38

Trails: 43/55

Lifts: 4/9

Notes: Will be open for a bonus weekend March 25-26. March 26 will be the last day of the season.

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Purgatory:

New: 0

Storm: 41

This Week: 46

Base: 105

Season: 361

Runs: 105/105 (42 trails are groomed)

Lifts: 8/11

Notes: The McDonald’s Cardboard Derby is Saturday, 10 a.m. on the tubing hill, followed by a Coors Light party and goggle giveaway at the Powderhouse at 1 p.m. In terms of the end of the season, open every day through April 9 (1 week later than last year). And they plan to keep Lift 1 turning Saturdays and Sundays through April 23.

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Wolf Creek:

New: 0

Storm: 42

This Week: 42

Base: 165-182

Season: 454

Runs: 100% open.

Lifts: 9/9 (Treasure Stoke, Bonanza, Alberta, Elma, Charity Jane, Raven, Lynx and Nova)

Notes: The Waterfall Area, Alberta Peak, Knife Ridge and Horseshoe Bowl are all open. Lift tickets are at Regular Rates - $85 for Adults, $54 for Seniors & $42 for Children. This Sunday, March 26th is College Day! Students with a current class schedule and valid college photo ID can purchase a lift ticket for $62! Projected closing date is Sunday, April 9, but this is not yet confirmed.

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Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff):

New: 2

Storm: 33

This Week: 33

Base: 130

Season: 372

Runs: 55/55

Lifts: 8/8

Notes: The Arizona Gondola provides access to expert terrain only. Intermediate terrain will be accessible via the Grand Canyon Express Chairlift, Sunset Chairlift, and Humphrey’s Chairlift.

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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.

Kevin Rush