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Ski Santa Fe Resort Guide
Projected to open November 26, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 26
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Ski Santa Fe
Lifts
8
Skiable area
660 ac
Longest run
4.8 km / 2.98 mi
Lift fleet
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair2
- Double chair1
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 30% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC
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Off-season · 168cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 151cm full-season avg
168cm
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 Season Snowfall
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Ski Santa Fe Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 182cm with an average of 43 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 40% above this average (255cm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 20cm | 5 days | 4cm | 12cm | 8cm |
| December | 26cm | 6 days | 10cm | 19cm | 8cm |
| January | 26cm | 6 days | 16cm | 25cm | 8cm |
| February | 28cm | 7 days | 16cm | 25cm | 7cm |
| March | 31cm | 7 days | 13cm | 24cm | 9cm |
| April | 23cm | 6 days | 4cm | 13cm | 8cm |
| May | 12cm | 3 days | 0cm | 5cm | 5cm |
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
29 days scored, from 22 Feb
23
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 2322 Feb
- 1824 Feb
- 1725 Feb
March 2026
- 1514 Mar
- 123 Mar
- 127 Mar
February scored highest for Ski Santa Fe in 2025-26. Based on 29 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 26, 2026
Through Mar 22, 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 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.
- 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.
