El Niño Sets Stage for Peak Winter Excitement
New Mexico’s winter sports enthusiasts have reason to celebrate this season, as a robust El Niño pattern promises enhanced snowfall
Powder Paradise: February Skiing Extravaganza in New Mexico’s Southern Rockies
Winter enthusiasts, rejoice! February is upon us, and if you’re a fan of skiing and snowboarding, New Mexico’s ski areas are gearing up for an unforgettable month filled with snowy adventures and exciting events. From powder-covered slopes to Mardi Gras celebrations, there’s something for everyone in the Southern Rockies. Sipapu Ski & Summer Area:… Read More
Holiday Storm Totals
New Mexico just received an epic storm cycle! We are very excited to report new terrain opening daily and excellent conditions at all 8 New Mexico Ski Areas. View our snow report for full details and live look. Angel Fire Resort Last 7 days storm total – 20″ Pajarito Mountain Last 7 days storm total… Read More
El Nino in Full Effect
At the beginning of the season, we wrote about all the things we are excited about, including some improvements at the ski areas and the expected El Nino winter. An El Nino prediction bodes well for skiers because it means more snow! New Mexico ski areas are already seeing increased snowfall. According to an article… Read More
Snow on the Way
Enjoy Some Powder Finally, the forecast looks promising for midweek snow showers! Eric Green with KOAT 7 is calling for “a big moisture surge in the state” starting the evening of Tuesday, January 10, 2018. The weather system should move in Tuesday with moisture to start in the upper elevations around midnight, and continue into Wednesday morning. Accuweather is predicting 1″ to… Read More
Snowmaking in New Mexico
Ski New Mexico webcams show the snow so you know before you go There’s plenty of snow on New Mexico’s ski slopes thanks to advanced snowmaking and grooming techniques. When Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate New Mexico Ski Areas have the ability to take matters into their own hands and make more snow than ever before. … Read More
Don’t Stress the Slow Start
Three weeks into November, we’re still waiting for the skies to drop some powder on our favorite New Mexico ski areas. Last year, New Mexico slopes saw more than 300 inches of snow, and typically, by this time of year, we’ve already had a couple of snowstorms throughout the state. Several areas in NM have… Read More
Skiing Into Springtime
While the temperatures in the city may be hitting the 60’s this week, minds may begin drifting towards that mountain bike in the garage, or those golf clubs in the corner. While these are noble endeavors to consider, ski season is far from over here in New Mexico, and our ski areas and resorts are… Read More
How Skiing Fills the Unforgiving February
When the mid-winter blues start to emerge, New Mexico offers two of the best days of skiing for nearly 28 days. The unforgiving month gives way to happy ski days with a mixture of fresh snow and spring skiing. February. Ugh. When the excitement of winter ends, and before the spring weather emerges from the… Read More
El Niño Is Not Over Yet
The all-mighty El Niño has made its presence known in New Mexico this winter and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Brett Nichols, Marketing Manager at Ski Apache near Ruidoso agrees, “It’s great to see people so excited about the conditions and it just helps the overall feel, moral at the resort. Catch a smile at… Read More