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Pajarito Mountain Resort Guide
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 6 — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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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
280 ac
Longest run
1.1 km / 0.68 mi
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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Off-season · 125cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 119cm full-season avg
125cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~68.8 cm. That's 45% below the 5-year average (125 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 42% below the 30-year average (119 cm).
Pajarito Mountain Season Snowfall
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Pajarito Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 140cm with an average of 34 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 31% above this average (184cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
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| November | 15cm | 4 days | 3cm | 10cm | 6cm |
| December | 22cm | 5 days | 8cm | 16cm | 7cm |
| January | 23cm | 5 days | 13cm | 22cm | 7cm |
| February | 23cm | 6 days | 14cm | 23cm | 7cm |
| March | 23cm | 5 days | 9cm | 19cm | 7cm |
| April | 17cm | 4 days | 2cm | 9cm | 6cm |
| May | 7cm | 2 days | 0cm | 5cm | 4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
28 days scored, from 22 Feb
23
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 2322 Feb
- 1623 Feb
- 1424 Feb
March 2026
- 124 Mar
- 127 Mar2cm
- 128 Mar
April 2026
- 234 Apr
- 203 Apr
- 182 Apr4cm
April scored highest for Pajarito Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 28 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 6, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pajarito Mountain
- Where is Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain runs from a base elevation of 2,743 m (8,999 ft) to a summit of 3,182 m (10,440 ft), giving a vertical drop of 439 m (1,440 ft).
- How big is Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain has 280 acres (113 hectares) of skiable terrain, 53 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain is on the Power Pass. 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 Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Pajarito Mountain get in a typical season?
- Pajarito Mountain averages 125 inches / 318 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
