📷 Sandia Peak
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Sandia Peak
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Closed for Season — closed February 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Snow Depth
25cm
Resort Guide
Sandia Peak is located just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering skiing and snowboarding on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains. The resort features a range of terrain suitable for beginners and intermediates, with scenic views of the Rio Grande Valley and access via the Sandia Peak Tramway. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski school, and a mountaintop restaurant, providing a relaxed atmosphere and convenient access from the city. Sandia Peak stands out for its proximity to Albuquerque and its panoramic vistas from the summit.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Ten 3 Bar & Lounge – Located at the summit of Sandia Peak, Ten 3 offers stunning panoramic views alongside craft cocktails and a sophisticated après-ski atmosphere, making it a standout spot for relaxing and socializing after a day on the slopes.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Sandia Peak has a snow depth of 74cm, which is slightly below the 5-year average of 77cm. With mainly clear skies and temperatures around 11°C, it's a pleasant day for skiing, though you might notice a lack of fresh powder. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any new snowfall in the past week, so conditions are a bit limited right now.
AI-generated summaryThis resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.
Depth
Minimal base - conditions are thin.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Dry conditions forecast ahead.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3370m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
2645m
Temp
14°C
Wind
18.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Mid-Mountain
2904m
Temp
12.3°C
Wind
18.8km/h
Snow Depth
13cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Summit
3163m
Temp
10.7°C
Wind
18.8km/h
Snow Depth
25cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
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 (3163m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
🌧️
12.3°
0.3°
Mon
13
🌧️
10.6°
2.6°
Tue
14
🌧️
7.6°
-0.4°
Wed
15
☀️
8.1°
-4.2°
Thu
16
☁️
12.3°
-2.5°
Fri
17
☁️
11.8°
-2.1°
Sat
18
⛅
5.5°
-10.2°
Sun
19
☁️
11.2°
-4.4°
Mon
20
🌧️
13.2°
-0.7°
Tue
21
⛅
15.1°
1.4°
Summit elevation (3163m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:31 PM UTC
36.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-52%
vs 5-Year Avg
77cm avg by now
-52%
vs 30-Year Avg
77cm avg by now
77cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has remained consistent with the 30-year average at 77.0 cm, indicating long-term stability in snowfall amounts. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at only 48% of typical levels, marking a notable anomaly. While recent years have shown moderate variability, with a high of 92.1 cm in 2023 and a low of 57.1 cm in 2021, the current season represents a substantial shortfall compared to historical norms.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.