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Ski resort in New Mexico, United States
Taos Ski Valley
A resort in the mountains of northern New Mexico, with more than half its trails rated expert.
Forecast updated , when it was 03:00 in Taos Ski Valley (GMT-7).
Taos Ski Valley snow forecast at 3,804 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 10–25 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Taos Ski Valley at the top lift (3,804 m / 12,500 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 10–25 cm (4–8 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F), the freezing level near 3,500 m (11,500 ft) and gusts up to 50 km/h (31 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Sunday and Thursday.
- Temperature now
- −5 °C (23 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 18 km/h (11 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 35% cloud
Taos Ski Valley hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Taos Ski Valley in the next 24 hours.
Taos Ski Valley 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Taos Ski Valley this week: Sunday. 11 cm the day before, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 3,400 m (11,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain and snowPoor ski day−8 to −5 °C (18 to 23 °F) · gusts 50 km/h (31 mph) · freezing level 2,950 m (9,700 ft) | 3–20 cm (1–8 in) |
| Sun | SunnyBest day−10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sunFair ski day−9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Light snowPoor ski day−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · gusts 71 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | SnowPoor ski day−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) · gusts 61 km/h (38 mph) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | 0–8 cm (0–4 in) |
| Thu | SunnyGood ski day−12 to −1 °C (10 to 30 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Taos Ski Valley 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Snow−13 to −4 °C (9 to 25 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 5–10 cm (3–4 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Snow−18 to −11 °C (0 to 12 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−19 to −9 °C (−2 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−18 to −8 °C (0 to 18 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−16 to −5 °C (3 to 23 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −5 °C (7 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Taos Ski Valley on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Taos Ski Valley snow forecast at 2,850 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 4–15 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Taos Ski Valley in the village (2,850 m / 9,400 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 4–15 cm (1–5 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F), the freezing level near 3,900 m (12,800 ft) and gusts up to 45 km/h (28 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Sunday and Thursday.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,900 m (12,800 ft)
- Wind
- 4 km/h (2 mph), gusts 12 km/h (7 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 35% cloud
Taos Ski Valley hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Taos Ski Valley in the next 24 hours.
Taos Ski Valley 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain and snow−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 2,950 m (9,700 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sun | Sunny−4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sun−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Light snow−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) · gusts 71 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · gusts 61 km/h (38 mph) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu | Sunny−6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Taos Ski Valley 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Snow−7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 5–10 cm (3–4 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Snow−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−13 to −3 °C (9 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−10 to 1 °C (14 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Taos Ski Valley in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Taos Ski Valley?
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains, Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- Village
- 2,850 m
- Top lift
- 3,804 m
- Vertical
- 954 m
- Lifts
- 13
- Season
- Late November to Early April
- Passes
- Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective
- Website
- www.skitaos.com
About Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley is in Taos County, New Mexico, about 19 miles from the town of Taos. It has 1,294 acres of skiable terrain and 110 trails, 51% of them rated expert.
The base is at 9,350 ft (2,850 m) and the summit at 12,481 ft (3,804 m).
When does it snow in Taos Ski Valley?
In Taos Ski Valley, snow falls on about 9 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 7 days | 9 days | 8 days | 5 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 days | 5 days | 5 days | 6 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Taos Ski Valley month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 14% | −13 to −4 °C (9 to 25 °F) |
| February | 7 | 15% | −12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F) |
| March | 9 | 17% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) |
| April | 8 | 12% | −6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F) |
| May | 5 | 10% | −2 to 9 °C (28 to 48 °F) |
| June | <1 | 1% | 5 to 17 °C (41 to 63 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 8 to 19 °C (46 to 66 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 7 to 18 °C (45 to 64 °F) |
| September | 1 | 2% | 4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) |
| October | 5 | 9% | −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) |
| November | 5 | 9% | −8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) |
| December | 6 | 11% | −12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) |
Snow in Taos Ski Valley in October
In October, Taos Ski Valley gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F).
Snow in Taos Ski Valley in November
In November, Taos Ski Valley gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F).
Snow in Taos Ski Valley in December
In December, Taos Ski Valley gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F).
Snow in Taos Ski Valley in January
In January, Taos Ski Valley gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −4 °C (9 to 25 °F).
Snow in Taos Ski Valley in February
In February, Taos Ski Valley gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F).
Snow in Taos Ski Valley in March
In March, Taos Ski Valley gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F).
Snow in Taos Ski Valley in April
In April, Taos Ski Valley gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F).
Snow in Taos Ski Valley in May
In May, Taos Ski Valley gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 9 °C (28 to 48 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Taos Ski Valley?
Of the last ten winters in Taos Ski Valley, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 51% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2017/18, about 38% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 6 January 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 121% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 62% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 151% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 83% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 111% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 95% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 113% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 106% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 92% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 65% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Taos Ski Valley
Does Taos Ski Valley have snow at Christmas?
Taos Ski Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 6 of those years.
Does Taos Ski Valley have snow at New Year?
Taos Ski Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Taos Ski Valley have snow in mid-February?
Taos Ski Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Taos Ski Valley have snow at Easter?
Taos Ski Valley had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 5 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Taos Ski Valley?
It snows on about 53 days a year in Taos Ski Valley at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 9 days.
What is the snowiest month in Taos Ski Valley?
March is the snowiest month in Taos Ski Valley, bringing about 17% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Taos Ski Valley?
Of the last ten winters in Taos Ski Valley, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 51% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2017/18, about 38% below average.
How cold does Taos Ski Valley get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Taos Ski Valley at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −13 °C (9 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
How high is Taos Ski Valley?
The village or lowest lift at Taos Ski Valley is at 2,850 m (9,400 ft) and the top lift is at 3,804 m (12,500 ft), a vertical drop of 954 m (3,100 ft).
When does the ski season start in Taos Ski Valley?
The lifts at Taos Ski Valley usually open in late November and close in early April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Taos Ski Valley
Telluride10–25 cm this weekSources: Taos Ski Valley mountain information, Wikipedia: Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, J2Ski: Taos season dates