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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Red River

North America

Red River

Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 2668m

Overview

Red River is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 5, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Red River is a mountain town and ski destination located at 8,750 feet in northern New Mexico, offering a blend of Old West charm and outdoor adventure. The resort features the Red River Ski & Summer Area, providing skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing in winter, along with a variety of summer activities. Visitors enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, family-friendly experiences, and easy access to Main Street’s shops, dining, and live music. Red River stands out for its small-town character, year-round events, and proximity to wilderness and scenic mountain views.

Resort Info

Summit3155m
Base2668m
Vertical487m
Lifts7
Runs67
Skiable Area209 acres
Average snowfall214 inches / 544 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 5, 2026
Projected openingNovember 27, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Freedom Pass

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

Top Après Ski

The Lift House Bar & Grill – A popular après-ski spot located at the base of the Red River Ski & Summer Area, known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and scenic views of the slopes, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 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

2668m

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13.3°C

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4.6km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Red River El Niño rank & forecast

Red River ranks #107 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +8% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#107 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +8% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Red River averaged +8% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Red River sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -15%, '15-16 -3%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −15%'15-16 −3%'23-24 +43%

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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Red River Ski & Summer Area

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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 Red River (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, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
22 / 91.2mm
Sat, Aug 29
21 / 102mm
Sun, Aug 30
20 / 91.3mm
Mon, Aug 31
17 / 83mm
Tue, Sep 1
20 / 80.3mm
Wed, Sep 2
20 / 8
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)00.60.601.10.900.90.40.61.80.600.20.1000
Temp (°C)152111151912131911131710131911131912
Wind (km/h)811491478124814481557145
Gusts (km/h)273820324427304222314628253831344733

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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22.3°

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Sat

29

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20.5°

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Sun

30

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19.6°

8.6°

14 km/h

Mon

31

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19.6°

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14 km/h

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21.5°

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21.2°

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5

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20.9°

10.9°

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21.3°

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13 km/h

Summit elevation (3155m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Taos Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

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, 10:04 AM UTC

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~100.8 cm. That's 37% below the 5-year average (160 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 22% below the 30-year average (130 cm).

Red River Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 152cm with an average of 78 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
November15.7cm8 days6cm15cm6.1cm
December20.1cm10 days14cm24cm5.6cm
January19.3cm11 days22cm30cm6cm
February23.3cm12 days29cm39cm6.4cm
March24.3cm12 days31cm43cm6.8cm
April23.1cm11 days21cm36cm7.3cm
May11.6cm6 days4cm19cm5.1cm

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 Nov 27, 2026

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 Red River, ERA5 season snowfall median was 156 cm (61 in), about 7% 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

156 cm

10 El Niño winters · 7% above median

All-season median

145 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10156 cm138 cm – 170 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12133 cm110 cm – 170 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8135 cm107 cm – 182 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 Red River

Where is Red River?
Red River is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Red River?
Red River runs from a base elevation of 2,668 m (8,753 ft) to a summit of 3,155 m (10,351 ft), giving a vertical drop of 487 m (1,598 ft).
How big is Red River?
Red River has 209 acres (85 hectares) of skiable terrain, 67 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Red River?
Red River is on the Freedom 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 Red River?
Red River typically operates from November 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 Red River get in a typical season?
Red River averages 214 inches / 544 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Red River in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #107 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +8% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Red River averaged +8% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Red River sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -15%, '15-16 -3%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.