📷 Ski Apache
North America
Ski Apache
Closed for the season
Season ended April 5, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 27
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Past 48 Hours
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Overview
Ski Apache is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 5, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:04 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 5, 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, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3270m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2896m
Temp
15.8°C
Wind
5.2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Mid-Mountain
3216m
Temp
6.6°C
Wind
12.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Summit
3536m
Temp
11.6°C
Wind
5.2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
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
28
🌧️
11.6°
1.5°
Fri
29
☁️
14.3°
1.9°
Sat
30
☀️
14.5°
2.2°
Sun
31
☀️
17.3°
1.9°
Mon
1
🌤️
19°
1.7°
Tue
2
🌧️
18.9°
4.1°
Wed
3
🌧️
10.4°
3.5°
Thu
4
🌧️
10.4°
1.2°
Fri
5
🌧️
11°
1.2°
Sat
6
🌧️
15.3°
2.4°
Summit elevation (3536m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC
73.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-32%
vs 5-Year Avg
108.4cm avg by now
+33%
vs 30-Year Avg
55.1cm avg by now
108.4cm
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.
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.
