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Angel Fire Resort ski resort
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Tier B — Favored

📷 Angel Fire Resort

North America

Angel Fire Resort

Off-season

Last season ended March 21, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed March 21

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 2591m

Overview

Angel Fire Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended March 21, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Angel Fire Resort is located in the Southern Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico and features over 560 skiable acres with 81 trails suited for all ability levels. The resort offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, night skiing, and a renowned terrain park. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out lodging, dining options, a tubing hill, and a Nordic center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Its unique combination of varied terrain, convenient accommodations, and year-round activities distinguishes Angel Fire as a versatile mountain destination.

Resort Info

Summit3249m
Base2591m
Vertical658m
Lifts8
Runs90
Skiable Area560 acres
Average snowfall210 inches / 533 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedMarch 21, 2026
Projected openingDecember 11, 2026

Ski passes

Powder Alliance

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

The Lift Café & Bar – Known for its relaxed mountain vibe and convenient slopeside location, The Lift Café & Bar at Angel Fire Resort is a popular après-ski spot where guests gather for craft beers, cocktails, and casual fare while enjoying views of the slopes and live music on select evenings.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

Depth by source

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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

2591m

Temp

10.2°C

Wind

4.5km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Angel Fire Resort El Niño rank & forecast

Angel Fire Resort ranks #153 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +5% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#153 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +5% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Angel Fire Resort averaged +5% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -2%, '15-16 +7%, '23-24 +9%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −2%'15-16 +7%'23-24 +9%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Angel Fire Resort (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
21 / 50.3mm
Sat, Aug 29
21 / 50.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
19 / 61.2mm
Mon, Aug 31
18 / 50.9mm
Tue, Sep 1
19 / 50.3mm
Wed, Sep 2
20 / 4
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)00.20.100.70.20.20.90.100.70.200.20.1000
Temp (°C)132010132010121891217912199122010
Wind (km/h)89481469127914581567147
Gusts (km/h)253115284223304124304428223430314632

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3249m)

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Today

28

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21.1°

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Sat

29

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20.6°

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30

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19.2°

5.7°

13 km/h

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31

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18.4°

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21.6°

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21.2°

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21.4°

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Summit elevation (3249m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 133cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~62.5 cm. That's 47% below the 5-year average (118 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 53% below the 30-year average (133 cm).

Angel Fire Resort Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 162cm with an average of 77 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November16.4cm8 days4cm13cm6.2cm
December21.6cm10 days10cm19cm6.3cm
January20.6cm11 days16cm25cm6.3cm
February24.1cm12 days20cm30cm6.5cm
March27.1cm12 days17cm29cm7.8cm
April26cm11 days8cm21cm8.3cm
May11cm5 days1cm10cm5.7cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 11, 2026

Through Mar 21, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Angel Fire Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 173 cm (68 in), about 9% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

173 cm

10 El Niño winters · 9% above median

All-season median

159 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10173 cm160 cm – 194 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12149 cm121 cm – 168 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8170 cm93 cm – 216 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Angel Fire Resort

Where is Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort runs from a base elevation of 2,591 m (8,501 ft) to a summit of 3,249 m (10,659 ft), giving a vertical drop of 658 m (2,159 ft).
How big is Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort has 560 acres (227 hectares) of skiable terrain, 90 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort is on the Powder Alliance. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Angel Fire Resort get in a typical season?
Angel Fire Resort averages 210 inches / 533 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Angel Fire Resort in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #153 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +5% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Angel Fire Resort averaged +5% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -2%, '15-16 +7%, '23-24 +9%. A pattern, not a promise.