Mike Smith

El Rito Media

msmith@currentargus.com

Inconsistent temperatures and periodic heavy snowfall have made the 2024-2025 ski season “different” at Taos Ski Valley, says Rebecca Hagler, the destination’s marketing manager.

The popular northern New Mexico resort received 15 inches of snow from a storm three weeks ago but temperatures have been up and down for most of 2025, Hagler said during a Feb. 13 telephone interview.

According to National Weather Service data, daytime temperatures at the Taos Regional Airport between Feb. 15 and Feb. 18 ranged from 14 degrees to 53 degrees.

Hagler said late fall and early winter did bring Taos Ski Valley some natural snow but manmade snow has provided a boost where Mother Nature might be lacking.

Snowmaking is a valuable tool as New Mexico deals with varying weather patterns this ski season, she said, and “very cold temperatures are prime snowmaking weather.”

Taos Ski Valley opened Thanksgiving weekend and is scheduled to close April 6.

Hagler said additional snow could be forthcoming as skiers hit the slopes before spring takes hold.

“Be prepared – skiing conditions can change rapidly,” she said.

Here are reported skiing conditions as of Monday, Feb. 17

(Information provided by Ski New Mexico)

Taos Ski Valley had a base depth of 35 inches with 76 of 120 trails open and 11 of 13 lifts open.

Angel Fire had a base depth of 25 inches with 50 of 86 trails open and 7 of 7 lifts open.

Pajarito Mountain had a base depth of 10 inches with 29 of 53 trails open and 3 of 6 lifts open.

Red River had a base depth of 24 inches with 47 of 64 trails open and 7 of 7 lifts open.

Sipapu Ski Area had a base depth of 18 inches with 13 of 44 trails open and 4 of 6 lifts open.

Ski Apache had a base depth of 10 inches with 4 of 55 trails open and 3 of 8 lifts open.

Ski Santa Fe had a base depth of 36 inches with 82 of 90 trails open and 6 of 7 lifts open.

Skiers beware: snow conditions can change after this report is compiled.

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-308-8734 or email at msmith@currentargus.com.