📷 Sandia Peak
North America
Sandia Peak
Closed for the season
Season ended February 28, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, December · 31-yr snow record
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Closed for the season — closed February 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Sandia Peak is closed for the season. Here is when it is usually best to book.
January
#1 to book
11cm avg
February
#2 to book
10cm avg
December
#3 to book
10cm avg
Ranked on 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 10:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended February 28, 2026
35 runs · 4 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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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.
