Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Taos Powderhorn · 1 mi · 11,030 ft · read 1 Nov
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovMarginal?+2.0 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | +2.0 °C |
| 6–12 NovMarginal?+0.3 °C vs normal | About normal3 in · normally 3 in | no call | +0.3 °C |
| 13–19 NovMarginal?+0.3 °C vs normal | Above normal6 in · normally 5 in | no call | +0.3 °C |
| 20–26 NovSolid?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal10 in · normally 8 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?-0.5 °C vs normal | Well above normal12 in · normally 9 in | no call | -0.5 °C |
| 4–10 DecGreat?-0.6 °C vs normal | Well above normal16 in · normally 11 in | no call | -0.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well above normal64th percentile
December
Well above normal66th percentile
January
Well above normal70th percentile
February
Well above normal72nd percentile
March
Well above normal77th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
29 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
15%39% near47% above
December
13%38% near49% above
January
10%36% near54% above
February
9%33%58% above
March
28%65% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 29 in
The mountain
- Vertical3,281 ft 9,200 ft to 12,481 ft
- Skiable terrain1,294 ac
- Average snowfall305 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts14
- Marked runs98 26 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner41%11 mi
- Intermediate24%6 mi
- Advanced35%9 mi
Getting there
SAF
Drive from Santa Feregional airport
2 h 3799 mi
ABQ
Drive from Albuquerquemajor hub
3 h 37155 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gema little
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakingstrongly
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 5 in | 2 in – 13 in2–13 in | 26 in | -3 °C | 83% |
| DecemberDec | 15 in | 7 in – 24 in7–24 in | 40 in | -6 °C | 83% |
| JanuaryJan | 24 in | 12 in – 36 in12–36 in | 38 in | -7 °C | 83% |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 in | 16 in – 46 in16–46 in | 41 in | -6 °C | 80% |
| MarchMar | 38 in | 15 in – 59 in15–59 in | 43 in | -3 °C | 75% |
| AprilApr | 29 in | 13 in – 46 in13–46 in | 19 in | 1 °C | 73% |
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