📷 Ski Apache
North America
Ski Apache
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Closed for Season — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 7
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.4cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Ski Apache is located in the Sierra Blanca mountains near Ruidoso, New Mexico, and features over 750 skiable acres with a summit elevation of 11,500 feet. The resort is known for its diverse terrain, including wide beginner slopes, challenging runs, and New Mexico’s only gondola lift. Visitors enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, modern facilities, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Signature experiences include scenic gondola rides, terrain parks, and a variety of winter activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Wendell’s Lounge – Known for its cozy atmosphere and sweeping mountain views, Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods is a popular après-ski destination near Ski Apache, offering craft cocktails, live entertainment, and a relaxing setting to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Ski Apache is experiencing clear skies with a temperature of 6°C and wind at 22 km/h. Unfortunately, there has been no new snowfall in the past week, leaving the skiing conditions limited as we head into mid-April.
AI-generated summaryThis resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.
Depth
Minimal base - conditions are thin.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Dry conditions forecast ahead.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 05:48 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 05:48 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3270m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2896m
Temp
10.3°C
Wind
22.4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Mid-Mountain
3216m
Temp
4.1°C
Wind
43.6km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Summit
3536m
Temp
6.2°C
Wind
22.4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 (3536m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
☁️
8°
-1.1°
Mon
13
☁️
6.2°
-3.1°
Tue
14
☁️
6.7°
-0.5°
Wed
15
☀️
5.4°
-6.2°
Thu
16
☁️
9.8°
-4.7°
Fri
17
🌤️
7.4°
-2.3°
Sat
18
☀️
4.9°
-9.8°
Sun
19
☁️
8.8°
-8.3°
Mon
20
🌧️
10.3°
-3.7°
Tue
21
☁️
9.4°
-3°
Summit elevation (3536m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 05:48 PM UTC
63.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-37%
vs 5-Year Avg
101.3cm avg by now
+22%
vs 30-Year Avg
52.4cm avg by now
101.3cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has nearly doubled the 30-year average, indicating a significant upward trend. The most recent season's snowfall, however, was 69% of the 5-year average, marking a notable decrease from recent highs. Despite this dip, current snowfall remains substantially above the long-term norm, suggesting increased variability and a higher baseline in recent years. The sharp drop in the latest season stands out as an anomaly within an otherwise rising pattern.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.