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Ski Santa Fe ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Ski Santa Fe

North America

Ski Santa Fe

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: 3154m

Overview

Ski Santa Fe 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

Ski Santa Fe is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, offering a skiable area of 660 acres with a base elevation of 10,350 feet. The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain, including glades and groomed runs, and is known for its high elevation, reliable snowfall, and scenic views of the surrounding desert and mountains. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski and snowboard lessons, multiple dining options, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include panoramic vistas from the summit and a vibrant après-ski scene in the nearby city of Santa Fe.

Resort Info

Summit3682m
Base3154m
Vertical528m
Lifts8
Runs88
Skiable Area660 acres
Average snowfall225 inches / 572 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026
Projected openingNovember 26, 2026

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

Totemoff’s Bar & Grill – A beloved slopeside spot at Ski Santa Fe, Totemoff’s is renowned for its laid-back atmosphere, live music on weekends, and signature drinks, making it the go-to après-ski destination for skiers looking to unwind and socialize after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Rockies & Southwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:05 AM UTC

Depth by source

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

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3154m

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9.1°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Ski Santa Fe El Niño rank & forecast

Ski Santa Fe ranks #77 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +10% 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).

#77 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Ski Santa Fe averaged +10% 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, Ski Santa Fe sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -3%, '15-16 -13%, '23-24 +46%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −3%'15-16 −14%'23-24 +46%

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

Ski Santa Fe Webcam

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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 Ski Santa Fe (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
18 / 50.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
18 / 40.3mm
Sun, Aug 30
17 / 31.5mm
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 40.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
17 / 4
Wed, Sep 2
17 / 3
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)000.600.20.1010.500.50.1000000
Temp (°C)101771018810166111661016610177
Wind (km/h)411361348115414651467127
Gusts (km/h)173816214220294022204529273932284531

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3682m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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18°

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29

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30

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17.1°

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31

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16.1°

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17°

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18°

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18.3°

3.9°

11 km/h

Summit elevation (3682m) • 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 · 151cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~104.2 cm. That's 38% below the 5-year average (168 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 31% below the 30-year average (151 cm).

Ski Santa Fe Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 182cm with an average of 78 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
November20.4cm8 days4cm12cm8cm
December25.6cm10 days10cm19cm7.9cm
January25.8cm11 days16cm25cm7.5cm
February28.1cm12 days16cm25cm7.4cm
March31.3cm12 days13cm24cm8.6cm
April23.1cm11 days4cm13cm8cm
May11.5cm6 days0cm5cm5.4cm

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 26, 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 Ski Santa Fe, ERA5 season snowfall median was 184 cm (72 in), about 15% 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

184 cm

10 El Niño winters · 15% above median

All-season median

161 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10184 cm157 cm – 236 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12150 cm126 cm – 174 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8160 cm114 cm – 237 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

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March

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December

Good

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

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Frequently asked questions about Ski Santa Fe

Where is Ski Santa Fe?
Ski Santa Fe is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Ski Santa Fe?
Ski Santa Fe runs from a base elevation of 3,154 m (10,348 ft) to a summit of 3,682 m (12,080 ft), giving a vertical drop of 528 m (1,732 ft).
How big is Ski Santa Fe?
Ski Santa Fe has 660 acres (267 hectares) of skiable terrain, 88 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Ski Santa Fe?
Ski Santa Fe is on the No ski pass found. 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 Ski Santa Fe?
Ski Santa Fe 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 Ski Santa Fe get in a typical season?
Ski Santa Fe averages 225 inches / 572 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Ski Santa Fe in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #77 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Ski Santa Fe averaged +10% 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, Ski Santa Fe sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -3%, '15-16 -13%, '23-24 +46%. A pattern, not a promise.