North America
Ski Apache Resort Guide
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, December · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 28 — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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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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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Ski Apache
Lifts
11
Skiable area
750 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC
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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 · 52cm full-season avg
93cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~63.2 cm. That's 32% below the 5-year average (93 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 22% above the 30-year average (52 cm).
Ski Apache Season Snowfall
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Ski Apache Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 58cm with an average of 15 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 69% above this average (99cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
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| November | 6cm | 2 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3cm |
| December | 11cm | 3 days | 2cm | 7cm | 5cm |
| January | 14cm | 3 days | 2cm | 8cm | 6cm |
| February | 12cm | 3 days | 2cm | 7cm | 5cm |
| March | 9cm | 3 days | 1cm | 4cm | 4cm |
| April | 4cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 3cm |
| May | 1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
22 days scored, from 22 Feb
18
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 1822 Feb
- 1124 Feb
- 1028 Feb
March 2026
- 158 Mar
- 127 Mar
- 1224 Mar
April 2026
- 65 Apr
February scored highest for Ski Apache in 2025-26. Based on 22 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ski Apache
- Where is Ski Apache?
- Ski Apache is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Ski Apache?
- Ski Apache runs from a base elevation of 2,896 m (9,501 ft) to a summit of 3,536 m (11,601 ft), giving a vertical drop of 640 m (2,100 ft).
- How big is Ski Apache?
- Ski Apache has 750 acres (304 hectares) of skiable terrain, 55 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- When is ski season at Ski Apache?
- Ski Apache typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Ski Apache get in a typical season?
- Ski Apache averages 180 inches / 457 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
