Taos Ski Valley 16-day snow forecast
Three snow episodes are expected at Taos Ski Valley over the next 16 days. The first, on Thursday 22, is the most reliable and would bring about 2 cm up top. The second, from Sunday 25 to Tuesday 27, could add another 38 cm. From Friday 30 the trend points to more snow, still with low reliability.
Daily snowfall up top
cm of new snow at 3,804 mDetailed forecast by elevation
| Day | Top 3,804 m | Mid 3,300 m | Base 2,806 m | Chance | Snow line | Top temp. | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 4,100 m | 1° / 4° | SW 14 km/h |
| Monday 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 3,600 m | 1° / 4° | SW 17 km/h |
| Tuesday 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10% | 3,800 m | 1° / 4° | SW 27 km/h |
| Wednesday 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5% | 4,000 m | 3° / 5° | SW 16 km/h |
| Thursday 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40% | 3,800 m | 2° / 5° | SW 20 km/h |
| Friday 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 3,800 m | 1° / 3° | SW 32 km/h |
| Saturday 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25% | 3,400 m | −2° / 2° | E 15 km/h |
| Sunday 25 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 90% | 2,900 m | −2° / −2° | E 14 km/h |
| Monday 26 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 90% | 3,000 m | −2° / −1° | SE 20 km/h |
| Tuesday 27 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 80% | 3,000 m | −3° / 0° | W 30 km/h |
| Wednesday 28trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25% | 2,900 m | −3° / 0° | W 39 km/h |
| Thursday 29trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,400 m | −2° / 0° | W 39 km/h |
| Friday 30trend | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30% | 2,600 m | −9° / −4° | W 51 km/h |
| Saturday 31trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,500 m | −9° / −5° | W 24 km/h |
| Sunday 1trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 1,900 m | −5° / 0° | SW 22 km/h |
| Monday 2trend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20% | 2,500 m | −1° / 2° | W 46 km/h |
Snow at Taos Ski Valley: frequently asked questions
When will it snow at Taos Ski Valley?
The next snowfall starts on Thursday 22 October. The heaviest day will be Sunday 25, with about 22 cm up top and the snow line at 2,900 m.
How much snow will fall at Taos Ski Valley this week?
Between Sunday 18 and Saturday 24 expect about 4 cm up top (3,804 m), no snow at 3,300 m and no snow at the base (2,806 m).
How reliable is a 16-day snow forecast?
The first 5 days are fairly reliable. Days 6 to 10 are a guide, and days 11 to 16 only show the trend: they can change a lot from one day to the next.
What will the snow line be at Taos Ski Valley?
The snow line will drop to about 2,600 m on Friday 30. On the other snowy days it will range between 2,900 and 3,800 m.
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