Sandia Peak ski resort

📷 Sandia Peak

North America

Sandia Peak

13

Limited

declining

Last Snowfall

Feb 20

6d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

5.6cm

14-Day Forecast

5.4cm

Snow Depth

25cm

Updated: Feb 26, 5:00 PMWeather at base: 2645m

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.

Resort Info

Summit3163m
Base2645m
Vertical1700m
Lifts4
Runs35
Skiable Area200 acres
Avg Snowfall117 inches / 297 cm
CountryUnited States

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
13
Limited
declining

Limited snow coverage - consider other options.

Currently, Sandia Peak has a snow depth of 74cm, providing a decent base for skiing despite the mild 5°C temperatures. With clear skies and only 3cm of new snow in the past week, conditions are stable but limited, so plan your runs accordingly.

AI-generated summary

Depth

Minimal base - conditions are thin.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:00 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3163mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM

6cm
24h
5cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
6
Prev10d
Now26
F27
S28
S1
M2
T3
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 05:00 PM UTC

Freezing Level

3370m

☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions

Base

2645m

Temp

8.4°C

Wind

10km/h

Snow Depth

74cm

14-Day Forecast

2.6cm

Mid-Mountain

2904m

Temp

6.7°C

Wind

10km/h

Snow Depth

50cm

14-Day Forecast

2.6cm

Summit

3163m

Temp

5.1°C

Wind

10km/h

Snow Depth

74cm

14-Day Forecast

2.6cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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)

ECMWF
5.4cm
GFS
0.2cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
18.6cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
4cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

☁️

10.3°

-1.6°

Fri

27

☁️

10.7°

-3.2°

Sat

28

☁️

11.3°

-1.9°

Sun

1

14.1°

-0.8°

Mon

2

☁️

12°

-0.3°

Tue

3

☁️

11°

0.5°

Wed

4

☀️

6.9°

-4.7°

Thu

5

☀️

6.2°

-3.7°

Fri

6

❄️

3°

-6.8°

1.5cm

Sat

7

❄️

2.9°

-9.1°

1.4cm

Summit elevation (3163m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:00 PM UTC

36.7cm

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

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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