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Angel Fire Resort ski resort
Tier B — Favored

📷 Angel Fire Resort

North America

Angel Fire Resort

Projected to open December 11, 2026

Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Dec 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 25

5d ago

Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

1cm

7-Day Forecast

2cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 30, 9:01 PM•Weather at base: 2,591m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Dec 11

Angel Fire Resort is projected to open December 11, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, March, January. Best weeks: 22 Feb–28 Feb, 1 Mar–7 Mar, 22 Mar–28 Mar.Dec3Jan1Feb2MarAprOpens 11 DecCloses 21 Mar

Best months to book

  1. #1February24cm avg · last season 17.4
  2. #2March26cm avg · last season 9
  3. #3January21cm avg

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 17.4
  2. #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 9.6
  3. #3 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 9.3

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:01 PM UTC

Terrain

Projected to open Dec 11

Projected to open December 11, 2026

96 runs · 8 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

Updated Oct 30 at 9:01 PM

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Freezing line
Snow qualityLight· bestAverage· okayHeavy· wet, skis heavy

Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

Past snow measured by Palo SNOTEL at 2,844 m (9,330 ft), mid height.

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Angel Fire Resort

About Angel Fire Resort

Angel Fire Resort is located in the Southern Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico and features over 560 skiable acres with 81 trails suited for all ability levels. The resort offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, night skiing, and a renowned terrain park. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out lodging, dining options, a tubing hill, and a Nordic center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Its unique combination of varied terrain, convenient accommodations, and year-round activities distinguishes Angel Fire as a versatile mountain destination.

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Frequently asked questions about Angel Fire Resort

Where is Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort runs from a base elevation of 2,591 m (8,501 ft) to a summit of 3,249 m (10,659 ft), giving a vertical drop of 658 m (2,159 ft).
How big is Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort has 560 acres (227 hectares) of skiable terrain, 96 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort is on the Powder Alliance. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Angel Fire Resort?
Angel Fire Resort typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Angel Fire Resort get in a typical season?
Angel Fire Resort averages 210 inches / 533 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Angel Fire Resort in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #153 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +5% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Angel Fire Resort averaged +5% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -2%, '15-16 +7%, '23-24 +9%. A pattern, not a promise.

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