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Angel Fire Resort Resort Guide
Projected to open December 11, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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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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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Angel Fire Resort
Lifts
8
Skiable area
560 ac
Longest run
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad2
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Powder Alliance
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Lift Café & Bar – Known for its relaxed mountain vibe and convenient slopeside location, The Lift Café & Bar at Angel Fire Resort is a popular après-ski spot where guests gather for craft beers, cocktails, and casual fare while enjoying views of the slopes and live music on select evenings.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:01 PM UTC
2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-78%
vs 5-Year Avg
10cm avg by now
-76%
vs 30-Year Avg
9cm avg by now
10cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 2.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~2.2 cm. That's 78% below the 5-year average (10 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 76% below the 30-year average (9 cm).
Angel Fire Resort Season Snowfall
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Angel Fire Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 152cm with an average of 38 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 16cm | 4 days | 4cm | 13cm | 6cm |
| December | 22cm | 5 days | 10cm | 19cm | 6cm |
| January | 21cm | 6 days | 16cm | 25cm | 6cm |
| February | 24cm | 6 days | 20cm | 30cm | 6cm |
| March | 26cm | 6 days | 17cm | 29cm | 8cm |
| April | 23cm | 5 days | 8cm | 21cm | 8cm |
| May | 8cm | 2 days | 1cm | 10cm | 5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
45 days scored, from 22 Feb
25
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 2522 Feb
- 2123 Feb
- 1924 Feb
March 2026
- 135 Mar
- 1327 Mar
- 126 Mar
April 2026
- 225 Apr
- 227 Apr
- 182 Apr5cm
February scored highest for Angel Fire Resort in 2025-26. Based on 45 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 11, 2026
Through Mar 21, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
