📷 Pajarito Mountain
North America
Pajarito Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
Jun 9
Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Overview
Pajarito Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 6, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:06 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Pajarito Mountain
Lifts
6
Skiable area
691.9 ac
Longest run
1.1 km / 0.68 mi
Runs by difficulty(53 total)
Beginner
11
20% of terrain
Intermediate
26
50% of terrain
Advanced
16
30% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair3
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 21% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Power Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
2926m
Temp
11.7°C
Wind
9.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
3054m
Temp
11.9°C
Wind
13km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
3182m
Temp
10.1°C
Wind
9.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Pajarito Mountain (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 Jul 14, 8:06 AM
Today 22 / 85.7mm | Wed, Jul 15 19 / 711.1mm | Thu, Jul 16 19 / 68.4mm | Fri, Jul 17 19 / 77.5mm | Sat, Jul 18 21 / 91.8mm | Sun, Jul 19 23 / 10 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.4 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 4.9 | 2 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 15 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 14 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 37 | 30 | 26 | 38 | 30 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3182m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
22.1°
7.7°
13 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
18.6°
7.2°
13 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
19.2°
6.1°
10 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
18.7°
7.2°
12 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
21.1°
8.9°
8 km/h
Sun
19
⛅
23°
9.9°
12 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
20.9°
10.1°
14 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
19.9°
8.6°
14 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
22.1°
8.8°
10 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
22°
11.3°
4 km/h
Summit elevation (3182m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 125cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 125cm full-season avg
125cm
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.
Pajarito Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 140cm with an average of 67 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 15cm | 7 days | 3cm | 10cm | 6.2cm |
| December | 22.4cm | 10 days | 8cm | 16cm | 6.7cm |
| January | 22.6cm | 10 days | 13cm | 22cm | 7cm |
| February | 22.5cm | 11 days | 14cm | 23cm | 6.9cm |
| March | 22.8cm | 11 days | 9cm | 19cm | 6.8cm |
| April | 16.5cm | 8 days | 2cm | 9cm | 6.4cm |
| May | 7.4cm | 4 days | 0cm | 5cm | 4.2cm |
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 6, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full 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.
