Taos Ski Valley
NM · 12,481 ft summit · SAF
NWS Grade
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
13
storms tracked
Season Snowfall
10"
calibrated total
Best Storm
49/100
Significant
Current Snowpack
0"
Taos Powderhorn
Avg Daily Rate
0.6"/day
storms with data
Season SWE
0.0"
snow water equivalent
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy analysis not yet available for Taos Ski Valley. Data builds as storms are verified against SNOTEL readings.
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
May 7 – May 7
NWS Forecast
0.1"
Calibrated
—
Actual (SNOTEL)
0.0"
Density: Average
Rate: 0.1"/day
NWS accuracy: 0%
May 6 – May 7
NWS Forecast
0.2"
Calibrated
—
Actual (SNOTEL)
2.0"
Density: Dense
Rate: 0.2"/day
NWS accuracy: 0%
May 4 – May 4
NWS Forecast
0.1"
Calibrated
—
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Dense
Rate: 0.1"/day
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May 2 – May 2
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
May 1 – May 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 30 – May 2
Level 1 · 7" calibrated
Apr 27 – Apr 27
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 26 – Apr 26
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 14 – Apr 14
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 8 – Apr 8
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 7 – Apr 7
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 1 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
Taos receives consistent storm snow compared to nearby areas (e.g., 15" when Denver area gets 6"). Monitor webcams and storm forecasts. Plan trips when forecasts favor Taos. Big SW flow storms tend to deposit snow at elevation; overnight temps rarely drop below freezing in spring, affecting snow quality.
Terrain Opening Patterns
North lines/ridges
Opens: Variable, depends on wind and base
Nothing below ski valley opens in low snow years; terrain below valley is unreliable
Everything at Taos
Opens: Surprisingly quick with minimal snow
Opens faster than comparable resorts like Crested Butte; patrol efficiency unclear
Powder Stashes
North lines
Ridge terrain
Best powder stash; protected from SW flow wind loading
Zuma Basin
Back basin
Holds snow well with wind buffing
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