Taos Ski Valley ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
New Mexico, United States · Base 9,203 ft · Summit 12,481 ft · Vertical 3,278 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Taos Ski Valley snow report
Nov 15: closed; 2 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Closed resort report
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 2 in. summit forecast
Status from the resort's snow report (skitaos.com); forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, with 2 in. in total forecast this week.
A beginner spot on the Ikon Pass at 75% of normal, and Wednesday should add 0.9 in.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Taos Ski Valley
How much snow does Taos Ski Valley get?
About 300 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 51 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Taos Ski Valley?
For the most snow, December through March; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Taos Ski Valley good for beginners?
41% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 24% intermediate and 35% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Taos Ski Valley on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Taos Ski Valley is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners
■ Beginner 41% · ■ Intermediate 24% · ■ Advanced 35%
98 mapped runs (about 26 miles) and 14 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 3.3 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Red River New Mexico · 8 mi
- Angel Fire New Mexico · 19 mi
- Ski Santa Fe New Mexico · 59 mi
- Wolf Creek Colorado · 95 mi
- Monarch Mountain Colorado · 141 mi
- Purgatory Colorado · 148 mi
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