📷 Sandia Peak
North America
Sandia Peak
Projected to open Dec 11
Projected to open December 11, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, December · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 11 — closed February 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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7-Day Forecast
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Sandia Peak is projected to open December 11, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1January11cm avg
- #2February10cm avg
- #3December10cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:00 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Dec 11
Projected to open December 11, 2026
35 runs · 4 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 4
- Runs– / 35
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Sandia Peak
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Sandia Peak
- Where is Sandia Peak?
- Sandia Peak is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Sandia Peak?
- Sandia Peak runs from a base elevation of 2,645 m (8,678 ft) to a summit of 3,163 m (10,377 ft), giving a vertical drop of 518 m (1,699 ft).
- How big is Sandia Peak?
- Sandia Peak has 200 acres (81 hectares) of skiable terrain, 35 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Sandia Peak?
- Sandia Peak 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 Sandia Peak?
- Sandia Peak typically operates from December to February. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sandia Peak get in a typical season?
- Sandia Peak averages 117 inches / 297 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Sandia Peak in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity. We publish the station as under review rather than ranking a broken series.
