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Sandia Peak ski resort

📷 Sandia Peak

North America

Sandia Peak

Closed for the season

Season ended February 28, 2026

Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:01 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for Season — closed February 28

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

May 26

2d ago

Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

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Snow Depth

25cm

Updated: May 28, 6:01 PMWeather at base: 2645m

Overview

Sandia Peak is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of February 28, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited), snow base 25 cm (9.8 in). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:01 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.

Resort Info

Summit3163m
Base2645m
Vertical1700m
Lifts4
Runs35
Skiable Area200 acres
Avg Snowfall117 inches / 297 cm
CountryUnited States

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Closed for the season

Not operating — season has ended

Closed February 28, 2026

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

Depth

Minimal base - conditions are thin.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Dry conditions forecast ahead.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:01 PM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

3163mECMWF Model

Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM

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Current Conditions

Reported Thu, May 28, 06:01 PM UTC

Freezing Level

3370m

☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions

Base

2645m

Temp

19.7°C

Wind

7.2km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0.3cm

Mid-Mountain

2904m

Temp

18°C

Wind

7.2km/h

Snow Depth

13cm

14-Day Forecast

1.9cm

Summit

3163m

Temp

16.4°C

Wind

7.2km/h

Snow Depth

25cm

14-Day Forecast

1.9cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3163m)

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SnowSure™
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

☁️

19.1°

2.4°

Fri

29

☁️

18.6°

8.4°

Sat

30

☀️

17.3°

2.8°

Sun

31

☀️

19.6°

3.7°

Mon

1

22.2°

6.4°

Tue

2

🌧️

23.4°

8.7°

Wed

3

🌧️

19.4°

7.1°

Thu

4

☁️

17.8°

3.9°

Fri

5

☁️

23.7°

5.7°

Sat

6

☁️

24.4°

6.6°

Summit elevation (3163m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, May 28, 06:01 PM UTC

39.6cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-49%

vs 5-Year Avg

77cm avg by now

-49%

vs 30-Year Avg

77cm avg by now

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.

Season at a Glance

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.