Sandia Peak ski resort

📷 Sandia Peak

North America

Sandia Peak

10

Limited

stable

Closed for Season — closed February 28

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Snow Depth

25cm

Updated: Apr 12, 7:31 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
10
Limited
stable

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 summary

This 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

3163mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM

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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 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
0.1cm
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JMA
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ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
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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.