📷 Ski Apache
North America
Ski Apache
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: January, February, December · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Ski Apache is projected to open November 28, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1January14cm avg
- #2February12cm avg · last season 8.9
- #3December11cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 8.9
- #2 8 Mar – 12 Mar · last season 8.6
- #3 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 7
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, 10:06 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 28
Projected to open November 28, 2026
55 runs · 11 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:06 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Past snow measured by Sierra Blanca SNOTEL at 3,124 m (10,251 ft), mid height.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Ski Apache
Ski Apache is located in the Sierra Blanca mountains near Ruidoso, New Mexico, and features over 750 skiable acres with a summit elevation of 11,500 feet. The resort is known for its diverse terrain, including wide beginner slopes, challenging runs, and New Mexico’s only gondola lift. Visitors enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, modern facilities, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Signature experiences include scenic gondola rides, terrain parks, and a variety of winter activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Ski Apache
- Where is Ski Apache?
- Ski Apache is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Ski Apache?
- Ski Apache runs from a base elevation of 2,896 m (9,501 ft) to a summit of 3,492 m (11,457 ft), giving a vertical drop of 596 m (1,955 ft).
- How big is Ski Apache?
- Ski Apache has 750 acres (304 hectares) of skiable terrain, 55 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- When is ski season at Ski Apache?
- Ski Apache typically operates from November 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 Ski Apache get in a typical season?
- Ski Apache averages 180 inches / 457 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Ski Apache in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity. We publish the station as under review rather than ranking a broken series.
