📷 Pajarito Mountain
North America
Pajarito Mountain
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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❄ Heavy, wetPajarito Mountain is projected to open December 6, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1January23cm avg
- #2February22cm avg · last season 14
- #3March22cm avg · last season 8.4
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 14
- #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 9.1
- #3 25 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 9
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, 10:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 6
Projected to open December 6, 2026
53 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Past snow measured by Quemazon SNOTEL at 2,896 m (9,500 ft), mid height.
Maps
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About Pajarito Mountain
Pajarito Mountain is a ski resort located near Los Alamos, New Mexico, offering over 300 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort features a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere, scenic views of the Jemez Mountains, and amenities including a base lodge, rental shop, and ski school. Pajarito is known for its uncrowded slopes, natural snow conditions, and a variety of events throughout the winter season.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Pajarito Mountain
- Where is Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain runs from a base elevation of 2,743 m (8,999 ft) to a summit of 3,182 m (10,440 ft), giving a vertical drop of 439 m (1,440 ft).
- How big is Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain has 280 acres (113 hectares) of skiable terrain, 53 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain is on the Power Pass. 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 Pajarito Mountain?
- Pajarito Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Pajarito Mountain get in a typical season?
- Pajarito Mountain averages 125 inches / 318 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Pajarito Mountain in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #24 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +17% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Pajarito Mountain averaged +17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Pajarito Mountain sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +5%, '15-16 -12%, '23-24 +58%. A pattern, not a promise.
