📷 Ski Apache
North America
Ski Apache
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
Jun 15
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Ski Apache is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 28, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:06 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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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Ski Apache
Lifts
11
Skiable area
1853.3 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(55 total)
Beginner
11
20% of terrain
Intermediate
33
60% of terrain
Advanced
11
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELMid 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
2896m
Temp
9.8°C
Wind
4.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
Mid-Mountain
3216m
Temp
10.6°C
Wind
11.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
1cm
Summit
3536m
Temp
5.6°C
Wind
4.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.4cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Ski Apache (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 Jul 14, 8:06 AM
Today 17 / 4 | Wed, Jul 15 16 / 40.3mm | Thu, Jul 16 16 / 4 | Fri, Jul 17 15 / 43.6mm | Sat, Jul 18 16 / 45.4mm | Sun, Jul 19 16 / 54.4mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 1 |
| Temp (°C) | 10 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 8 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 41 | 24 | 23 | 44 | 25 | 19 | 39 | 23 | 17 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 29 | 24 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3536m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☀️
16.7°
4.3°
17 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
15.9°
4.2°
15 km/h
Thu
16
☀️
16.2°
4°
16 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
15.1°
3.9°
9 km/h
Sat
18
🌦️
15.9°
3.5°
8 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
15.5°
4.6°
8 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
16.5°
2.8°
6 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
17.3°
4.7°
13 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
19.1°
4.8°
7 km/h
Thu
23
⛅
20.9°
6.1°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (3536m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 93cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 93cm full-season avg
93cm
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.
Ski Apache Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 58cm with an average of 31 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 5.9cm | 3 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3.2cm |
| December | 11.4cm | 6 days | 2cm | 7cm | 4.8cm |
| January | 13.7cm | 6 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5.5cm |
| February | 11.6cm | 6 days | 2cm | 7cm | 5cm |
| March | 9cm | 5 days | 1cm | 4cm | 3.8cm |
| April | 3.7cm | 2 days | 0cm | 3cm | 3cm |
| May | 0.8cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 1.5cm |
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 28, 2026
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.
