Pajarito Mountain ski resort

📷 Pajarito Mountain

North America

Pajarito Mountain

14

Limited

declining

Closed for Season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

0.7cm

Past 48 Hours

1.5cm

Past 10 Days

7cm

14-Day Forecast

18cm

Snow Depth

--

Updated: Apr 12, 6:03 PMWeather at base: 2926m

Resort Guide

Pajarito Mountain is a ski resort located near Los Alamos, New Mexico, offering over 300 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort features a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere, scenic views of the Jemez Mountains, and amenities including a base lodge, rental shop, and ski school. Pajarito is known for its uncrowded slopes, natural snow conditions, and a variety of events throughout the winter season.

Resort Info

Summit3182m
Base2926m
Vertical1440m
Lifts6
Runs53
Skiable Area280 acres
Avg Snowfall125 inches / 318 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Pajarito Mountain Cafe – Known for its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, this slopeside spot is popular for après-ski drinks and casual fare, offering skiers a cozy place to unwind with local brews and mountain views after a day on the trails.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
14
Limited
declining

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Pajarito Mountain is experiencing mainly clear skies with a temperature of 7°C and a light wind at 20 km/h. Currently, there's a snow depth of 25cm, and while only 1cm of new snow has fallen in the last 24 hours, the past week saw a total of 7cm, providing a decent base for spring skiing.

AI-generated summary

This resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.

Depth

Minimal base - conditions are thin.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3182mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:07 PM

6cm
24h
18cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
6
Prev10d
Now12
0.5
M13
3.6
T14
W15
T16
0.1
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

Freezing Level

3470m

☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions

Base

2926m

Temp

8.6°C

Wind

19.5km/h

Snow Depth

25cm

14-Day Forecast

7.9cm

Mid-Mountain

3054m

Temp

5.8°C

Wind

30.5km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

1.4cm

Summit

3182m

Temp

7°C

Wind

19.5km/h

Snow Depth

25cm

14-Day Forecast

7.9cm

Live Conditions

Pajarito Mountain Webcam

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3182m)

ECMWF
18cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
1.1cm
JMA
0cm
ICON
0.1cm
Météo-Fr
0.8cm
SnowSure™
3.3cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

☁️

9°

-1.5°

Mon

13

❄️

6.7°

-0.9°

0.5cm

Tue

14

❄️

1.7°

-5.8°

3.6cm

Wed

15

🌤️

4.9°

-6.1°

Thu

16

☁️

8.5°

-3.1°

Fri

17

☁️

5.9°

-7.3°

0.1cm

Sat

18

3.3°

-11°

Sun

19

☁️

8.2°

-4.1°

Mon

20

❄️

9.8°

-1.2°

0.7cm

Tue

21

10.4°

-0.7°

Summit elevation (3182m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

72.7cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-45%

vs 5-Year Avg

132.7cm avg by now

-36%

vs 30-Year Avg

113.5cm avg by now

132.7cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by nearly 17%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at just 51% and 60% of those benchmarks, respectively. This marks a notable anomaly following several years of above-average snowfall, suggesting increased variability and a sharp decline in the most recent season.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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