Report Updated: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:57 AM

A new week and another round of storms with fresh snow. New snow here is as of Tuesday 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: 9

Storm: 9

This Week: 9

Base: 92

Season: 213

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: 6

Storm: 6

This Week: 6

Base: 83-94

Season: 194

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.

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Pajarito:

New: NR

Storm: NR

This Week: 0

Base: 36

Season: 114

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. They will be open Friday through Sunday until April 2 or as long as snow allows.

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Angel Fire:

Season: 188

Notes: Closed for the 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: 3

Storm: 3

This Week: 3

Base: 44

Season: 170

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. Projected closing date is April 2, but that is not yet confirmed.

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Red River:

Base: 30-36

Notes: Closed for the 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: 16

Storm: 18

This Week: 18

Base: 96

Season: 338

Runs: 105/105 (42 trails are groomed)

Lifts: 8/11

Notes: The tubing hill is open Friday and Saturday. In terms of the end of the season, they will be 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: 17

Storm: 24

This Week: 24

Base: 154-173

Season: 437

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: 10

Storm: 10

This Week: 10

Base: 115

Season: 351

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.