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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Sipapu

North America

Sipapu

Closed for the season

Season ended March 22, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:05 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed March 22

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 10:05 AM•Weather at base: 2591m

Overview

Sipapu is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:05 UTC.

Resort Guide

Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort is located in northern New Mexico, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on affordability and accessibility. The resort features 41 trails, five lifts, and a mix of beginner to advanced terrain across 200 skiable acres. Signature experiences include uncrowded slopes, a relaxed environment, and a variety of on-mountain lodging options. Sipapu stands out for its early season openings, free lift ticket programs for children, and a welcoming setting ideal for families and first-time skiers.

Resort Info

Summit2926m
Base2591m
Vertical335m
Lifts6
Runs43
Skiable Area215 acres
Average snowfall190 inches / 483 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026
Projected openingNovember 21, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

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Top Après Ski

Paradise Riverside Bar & Grill – Known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and scenic riverside setting, this venue at Sipapu offers a welcoming spot for après-ski drinks, casual dining, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2926mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:05 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

2591m

Temp

11.3°C

Wind

4.3km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Sipapu El Niño rank & forecast

Sipapu ranks #44 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +13% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#44 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +13% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Sipapu averaged +13% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Sipapu sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +11%, '15-16 +13%, '23-24 +14%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +11%'15-16 +13%'23-24 +14%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Sipapu (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 Aug 28, 10:05 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
23 / 80.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
23 / 105.4mm
Sun, Aug 30
19 / 105.4mm
Mon, Aug 31
22 / 105.4mm
Tue, Sep 1
21 / 90.9mm
Wed, Sep 2
22 / 8
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Precip (mm)00.50.104.90.50.24.70.50.23.71.50.20.60.1000
Temp (°C)162213172213151812162112152112152213
Wind (km/h)855968127961175118898
Gusts (km/h)302921313129413633264031313230354130

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2926m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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22.9°

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Sat

29

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22.8°

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Sun

30

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19.3°

9.7°

13 km/h

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31

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21.5°

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21.4°

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23.2°

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23.5°

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22.4°

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22.9°

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Summit elevation (2926m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:05 AM UTC

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Off-season · 121cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 142cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~56.9 cm. That's 53% below the 5-year average (121 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 60% below the 30-year average (142 cm).

Sipapu Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 169cm with an average of 73 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November17.9cm8 days5cm13cm7cm
December24.1cm10 days9cm20cm7.2cm
January22.6cm11 days14cm24cm7.1cm
February24.8cm12 days18cm28cm6.7cm
March29.3cm12 days18cm30cm9.1cm
April25.3cm10 days10cm23cm9.1cm
May11.3cm4 days2cm12cm6.1cm

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 Nov 21, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Sipapu, ERA5 season snowfall median was 189 cm (74 in), about 7% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

189 cm

10 El Niño winters · 7% above median

All-season median

177 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10189 cm169 cm – 211 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12155 cm118 cm – 182 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8173 cm96 cm – 211 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Sipapu

Where is Sipapu?
Sipapu is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Sipapu?
Sipapu runs from a base elevation of 2,591 m (8,501 ft) to a summit of 2,926 m (9,600 ft), giving a vertical drop of 335 m (1,099 ft).
How big is Sipapu?
Sipapu has 215 acres (87 hectares) of skiable terrain, 43 marked runs and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Sipapu?
Sipapu 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 Sipapu?
Sipapu typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Sipapu get in a typical season?
Sipapu averages 190 inches / 483 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Sipapu in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #44 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +13% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Sipapu averaged +13% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Sipapu sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +11%, '15-16 +13%, '23-24 +14%. A pattern, not a promise.