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Red River Resort Guide
Projected to open November 27, 2026
Best months to book: February, April, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 27 — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Red River
Lifts
7
Skiable area
209 ac
Longest run
6 mi / 9.7 mi
Lift fleet
- Triple chair2
- Double chair4
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 85% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Freedom Pass
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.
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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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 160cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 130cm full-season avg
160cm
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 Season Snowfall
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Red River Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 152cm with an average of 39 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 32% above this average (201cm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 16cm | 4 days | 6cm | 15cm | 6cm |
| December | 20cm | 5 days | 14cm | 24cm | 6cm |
| January | 19cm | 5 days | 22cm | 30cm | 6cm |
| February | 23cm | 6 days | 29cm | 39cm | 6cm |
| March | 24cm | 6 days | 31cm | 43cm | 7cm |
| April | 23cm | 6 days | 21cm | 36cm | 7cm |
| May | 12cm | 3 days | 4cm | 19cm | 5cm |
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
30 days scored, from 22 Feb
30
Best Day
2 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 2422 Feb
- 1523 Feb
- 1324 Feb
March 2026
- 122 Mar
- 127 Mar1cm
- 109 Mar
April 2026
- 302 Apr9cm
- 235 Apr
- 223 Apr
April scored highest for Red River in 2025-26. Based on 30 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 Nov 27, 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 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.
