Mike Smith
El Rito Media
msmith@currentargus.com

Prime snow conditions await spring-break skiers after a weekend storm dumped nearly a foot of snow at some New Mexico ski resorts, according to Ski New Mexico’s executive director Christy Germscheid.

“This was another great snow event,” she said.

Germscheid said snowfall varied from 7 to 12 inches as ski resorts headed into the final weeks of the 2025 ski season.

New Mexico is experiencing a La Nina weather pattern, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. During La Nina years, Germscheid said, New Mexico often experiences a lean early snow season and more snowfall late in the ski season.

“This year, however, we had a huge storm in November to kick off the season earlier than expected and lay a great foundation for the rest of the winter,” she said.

Germscheid said the November storm dropped around four inches of snow in most New Mexico ski areas.

“The dry months that followed brought premium temperatures to allow for abundant snowmaking, which allowed the resorts to maintain solid conditions,” she said. “The great storms rolling in now have made for some exceptional skiing.”

Thursday, March 20, marks the first day of spring and Germscheid said another round of snow could fall in ski areas during the first full weekend of spring.

Here are reported New Mexico skiing conditions as of Tuesday, March 18.
(Information provided by Ski New Mexico)

Angel Fire had a base depth of 25 inches with 59 of 86 trails open and 7 of 7 lifts open.

Pajarito Mountain had a base depth of 10 inches with 14 of 53 trails open and 3 of 6 lifts open.

Red River had a base depth of 24 inches with 51 of 64 trails open and 7 of 7 lifts open.

Sipapu had a base depth of 20 inches with 13 of 44 trails open and 4 of 6 lifts open.

Ski Santa Fe had a base depth of 38 inches with 81 of 90 trails open and 6 of 7 lifts open.

Taos Ski Valley had a base depth of 37 inches with 89 of 120 trails open and 12 of 13 lifts open.

Note: Snow conditions can change after this report is compiled.

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