Latest Report Updated: Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:14 PM

A little fresh snow in Southern Colorado out of this storm and maybe a little in NM during the day Thursday. New snow here is as of Thursday morning. Remember to buy your tickets online in advance… spring break season starts in a week, so some tickets may be in short supply! Check out what you need to know to ski/ride this pandemic season at the bottom of this report.

Sandia Peak:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 12

Season: 63

Runs: 0/35 (11 groomed)

Lifts: 0/4

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan;Online Ticket Purchase

Notes: Will be open Friday and Saturday this week and Saturday, March 6 will be the last day of the season. Sandia Peak Tram and TEN 3 are now open Thursday thru Monday, 10:00am to 5:00pm and TEN 3 will be open Thursday thru Monday, 12 (noon) till 4pm for Cliffside To-Go. The Tram and TEN 3 will follow mandates set in the current State of New Mexico’s Public Health Order.

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Santa Fe:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 56

Season: 117

Runs: 81/87 (33 groomed)

Lifts: 5/7 (Sierra Double runs on weekends; Chipmunk is closed)

Terrain Park: Boneyard Terrain Park closed.

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan; Online Ticket Purchase

Notes: With the move of Santa Fe county to “yellow” status, more tickets are now available for purchase. And indoor dinning is open at 25%. Remember to buy tickets in advance; tickets on sale now through March 28.

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Taos Ski Valley:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 56-66

Runs: 106/110

Lifts: 13/14 (Kachina Peak lift closed)

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan; Online Ticket Purchase

Notes: Highline Ridge and West Basin Ridge open. If this is your first trip to TSV this season, note that there is a new drop off area, no shuttles. The resort is cashless; payment for all dining, rentals, ticketing, and retail will be via credit, debit, or prepaid card only.

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Pajarito:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 22

Season: 73

Runs: 32/44

Lifts: 3 (Aspen, Beginner, Mother and Spruce open on weekends)

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan;Online Ticket Purchase

Notes: Now open Wednesday through Sunday. Pajarito Café is open Wednesdays-Sundays.

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Angel Fire:

New: 0

Storm: 0

New This Week: 0

Base: 39

Season: 144

Runs: 76/81 (94% of the mountain open, 23 runs groomed)

Lifts: 7/7

Terrain Parks: Liberation, open. Sweet Street, closed.

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan; Online Ticket/Lessons/Rentals Purchase

Notes: Scheduled closing day is March 21.

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Sipapu:

New: 0

Storm: 0

New This Week: 0

Base: 35

Season: 122

Runs: 33/43 (10 additional runs under Chairs 3 and 4 open on weekends)

Lifts: 4/6 (Lifts 3 and 4 open on the weekends)

Terrain Parks: Badger's Burrow (Easiest) open. Rowdy Howdy Park (advanced) open. Playground (Intermediate), Flight School (Intermediate), Don Diego (Advanced) all closed.

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan; Online Ticket Purchase

Notes: Additional terrain (10 runs) open on the weekends when Lifts 3 and 4 operate.

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Red River:

New: 1

Storm: 1

This Week: 1

Base: 50

Season: 116

Runs: 62/63 (28 runs groomed)

Lifts: 7/7

Terrain Parks: Hollywood and Pot O’ Gold, open. Snowcross, open.

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan; Online Ticket Purchase

Notes: Projected closing date, Sunday March 21.

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Ski Apache:

New: 0

Storm: 0

This Week: 0

Base: 44

Season: 46

Runs: 17

Lifts: 3

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan

Notes: Now open Thursdays through Sundays.

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Purgatory:

New: 4

Storm: 4

This Week: 4

Base: 49

Season: 152

Runs: 105/105 (45 groomed)

Lifts: 8/11

Terrain Parks: Paradise, Angel's Tread, DC Terrain Park, Pitchfork all open.

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan; Online Ticket Purchase

Notes: Lift 1 (the 6-pack) is back open.

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Wolf Creek:

New: 7

Storm: 7

This Week: 7

Base: 98-107

This Season: 292

Lifts: 8

Runs: 100% of terrain including Waterfall area, Knife Ridge, Horseshoe Bowl

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan; Online Ticket Purchase (Online ticket purchase can be done up to 2 days in advance and must be done by 8p the day before arrival. On some days, tickets can be purchased at the walkup window.)

Notes: Here is what’s open: lifts, restrooms, private lessons, rentals, Treasure and Noel Sports. The Upper Lodge and Prospector Grill are open with a limited menu; all seating is outdoors from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. It is recommended that you bring your own water, lunch and snacks.

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Arizona Snowbowl (Flagstaff):

New: 4

Storm: 4

This Week: 4

Base: 39

Season: 132

Runs: 48/48

Lifts: 8/8

COVID Info: Winter Operations Plan; Online Ticket Purchase

Notes: This March and April, enjoy the World's Best Spring Break at Snowbowl with tickets as low as $29 plus add-on rentals and beginner lessons ages 13+ for just $25 each. Act fast – our lowest priced tickets are quickly selling out, and $39 and $49 tickets are still available on select dates.

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What To Know About Skiing/Riding This Season:

Ski areas in our region are operating with reduced capacity this season and are expected to stay open through the run of the season. In NM, the allowed capacity is 25% of the uphill capacity of the lifts running for that day. For example, at Santa Fe, if all lifts were running and all runs were available, the uphill capacity is 7683. The COVID uphill capacity is 1930. So that means only 1930 tickets could be sold for that day. When there is less terrain open and fewer chairs running, there are fewer tickets sold. All areas are selling tickets in advance, so plan to buy at least the day before if not several days or weeks in advance. It’s expected that weekend days will sell out quickly at some resorts.

Under each ski area in this report, there is a link to their COVID-19 plan, as each area’s processes are slightly different. There is also a link to purchase tickets online.

What to expect when you get to the mountain:

·Masks required in all common areas like in the base area.

·You will be asked to hold your lift/pass out away from your body as far as possible so it can be scanned.

·Only ride the lift with only people in your visiting party.

·If you are skiing or boarding alone, you should ride the lift alone.

·Lift lines will be spaced further apart than normal.

·Most areas will also do rentals and lesson purchases online.

·Dinning will mostly be outdoor with only 25% of capacity. Plan to dress and eat outdoors. Or bring your own lunch and eat in your vehicle.

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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

Road Condition Phone Numbers:

New Mexico 800-432-4269, Colorado 303-639-1111, Utah 866-511-8824, Arizona 888-411-7623.