📷 Sandia Peak
North America
Sandia Peak
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 11, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Sandia Peak is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 11, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Sandia Peak is located just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering skiing and snowboarding on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains. The resort features a range of terrain suitable for beginners and intermediates, with scenic views of the Rio Grande Valley and access via the Sandia Peak Tramway. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski school, and a mountaintop restaurant, providing a relaxed atmosphere and convenient access from the city. Sandia Peak stands out for its proximity to Albuquerque and its panoramic vistas from the summit.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sandia Peak
Lifts
4
Skiable area
494.2 ac
Longest run
3 km / 1.9 mi
Runs by difficulty(35 total)
Beginner
8
23% of terrain
Intermediate
17
49% of terrain
Advanced
10
29% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Aerial tram1
- Double chair3
- Surface lift1
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
Ten 3 Bar & Lounge – Located at the summit of Sandia Peak, Ten 3 offers stunning panoramic views alongside craft cocktails and a sophisticated après-ski atmosphere, making it a standout spot for relaxing and socializing after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC
Base
2645m
Temp
14.9°C
Wind
3.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
2904m
Temp
13.2°C
Wind
3.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
3163m
Temp
11.5°C
Wind
3.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
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 Sandia Peak (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, 8:01 AM
Today 23 / 91.4mm | Wed, Jul 15 20 / 82.8mm | Thu, Jul 16 22 / 71.8mm | Fri, Jul 17 21 / 73mm | Sat, Jul 18 23 / 90.6mm | Sun, Jul 19 23 / 100.5mm | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 15 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 17 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 39 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 39 | 29 | 34 | 40 | 40 | 14 | 32 | 32 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3163m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
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23.3°
8.5°
11 km/h
Wed
15
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19.9°
7.7°
16 km/h
Thu
16
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21.6°
6.7°
5 km/h
Fri
17
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21.1°
6.7°
8 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
23.1°
8.9°
8 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
22.5°
9.5°
12 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
21.2°
9.2°
14 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
22.4°
8.1°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
23.3°
10.3°
12 km/h
Thu
23
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26.1°
10.1°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (3163m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 77cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 77cm full-season avg
77cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has remained consistent with the 30-year average at 77.0 cm, indicating long-term stability in snowfall amounts. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at only 48% of typical levels, marking a notable anomaly. While recent years have shown moderate variability, with a high of 92.1 cm in 2023 and a low of 57.1 cm in 2021, the current season represents a substantial shortfall compared to historical norms.
Sandia Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 52cm with an average of 33 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 |
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| November | 6.3cm | 3 days | 1cm | 6cm | 3.7cm |
| December | 9.8cm | 6 days | 3cm | 8cm | 4.2cm |
| January | 10.8cm | 7 days | 4cm | 8cm | 4.5cm |
| February | 10.1cm | 7 days | 2cm | 7cm | 4.4cm |
| March | 8.1cm | 5 days | 1cm | 6cm | 3.5cm |
| April | 4.1cm | 3 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2.7cm |
| May | 0.8cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 1.6cm |
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 11, 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.
