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Edge Snow Report: Warm Temps, Soft Snow, Good Weekend

Report Updated: Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:55 AM

Good coverage everywhere thanks to last week’s great storm. With the warm temps expect some fast runs in the morning and then soft snow, especially in the base areas in the afternoon. Check out the latest conditions below.

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Sandia Peak:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This week: 0

Base: 6

Season: 29

Runs: 0/35

Lifts 0/4 (Beginner)

Notes: Closed until more snow arrives.

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Santa Fe:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 7

Base: 38

Season: 75

Runs: 84/89 (25 runs groomed)

Lifts: 7/7 (Sierra Double is open on weekends)

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Taos Ski Valley:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 17

Base: 35

Season: 76

Runs: 87/120 (18 groomed)

Lifts: 12/13 (the only lift closed is Kachina Peak)

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Pajarito:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 4

Base: 10

Season: 40

Runs: 7/56 (trails off the Beginner Lift and runs off the Aspen chair)

Lifts: 2/6 (Beginner chair and Magic Carpet)

Notes: The Aspen Chair has closed, it’s only beginner runs. Open Friday through Sunday. Every lift ticket comes with Bird Bucks, $10 in FREE daily resort credit to spend at the store or cafe.

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Angel Fire:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 34

Base: 29

Season: 63

Runs: 53/95 (58% of the mountain)

Lifts: 8/8

Notes: Liberation Terrain Park is open. New lift on the backside of the mountain called Rakes Rider is open with access to new terrain on the upper backside. Coming up, the World Shovel Races Feb. 27-28.

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Sipapu:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 9

Base: 22

Season: 59

Runs: 20/44

Lifts: 6/6 (Lift 4 is now open to the very top with one run, Smart Chicken)

Notes: The new Lift 3 is now open and Lift 4 is open to the very top with Smart Chicken open.   With lift tickets under $35 on weekdays, and most weekdays include Sipapu Bonus Bucks ($10 in FREE daily resort credit with a lift ticket purchase).

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Red River:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 11

Base: 20

Season 63

Runs: 40/64 (63% open)

Lifts: 7/7 (Silver now open)

Notes: Pot O Gold Terrain Park open with 8 features and 3 jumps.

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Ski Apache:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 30

Season: 54

Runs: 40

Lifts: 4/8 (Lifts 1 through 3 and 5 open)

Notes: Open Friday through Sunday.

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Purgatory:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 37

Base: 48

Season: 102

Runs: 101/107 (26 groomed)

Lifts: 9/11(including Lift 8, Legends, on the backside)

Notes: The Pitchfork Terrain Park is now open. Also, the Horns, Halo and Headwaters Terrain Parks are all open with 19 features including rails, boxes and jumps. You get the best deal on lift tickets by purchasing 7 days in advance online at purgatory.ski.

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Wolf Creek:

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 59

Base: 95

Season: 164

Runs: 144/144

Lifts 10/11

Notes: Sunday, March 1, 2026 is College Day! Students with a current class schedule and valid college photo ID can purchase a $70 lift ticket! The Waterfall area, Albera Peak, Knife Ridge and Horsehoe Bowl are all open. Watch for early season obstacles.

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Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff):

New: 0

Storm: 0

Last Week: 31

Base: 45

Season: 136

Runs: 44/61

Lifts: 8/8

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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. 

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