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    New Mexico, USA

    Angel Fire

    560 acres, 81 runs in northern New Mexico. Family-friendly terrain, night skiing, golf, lake.

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    New Mexico snow report
    Week of 8 Nov

    Dry fortnight ahead for New Mexico

    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    11 Dec 2026
    Closes
    21 Mar 2027
    Days open
    100
    Annual snow
    210in
    Snow record
    12in
    Last winter · 2026-27
    31% of a typical winter39in
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    The Overview
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    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Angel Fire Resort's summit reaches 10,676 feet, dropping 2,077 vertical feet to a base at 8,599 feet across 81 runs spread over 560 acres in northern New Mexico. Terrain splits 56 per cent intermediate, 23 per cent advanced and 21 per cent beginner, with no expert-rated runs, and average annual snowfall of roughly 210 inches. The resort carries no major multi-resort pass affiliation and is New Mexico's only ski area offering night skiing. Seven lifts, including three double chairs and two quad chairs, serve the mountain alongside two surface lifts.

    Angel Fire's intermediate-weighted terrain and family-oriented programming distinguish it from New Mexico's steeper, more expert-focused resorts such as Taos. Its night skiing, unique in the state, extends the ski day for visitors staying in the resort's own lodging and the surrounding village. The mountain sits within the Southern Rocky Mountains, offering broad views across a landscape shaped by its origins as a cattle ranch.

    The land was originally used for cattle grazing before the LeBus family, who had purchased the 15,000-acre Cieneguilla Tract in 1956 as part of the historic Maxwell Land Grant, converted it into a resort in 1966. Construction proceeded over roughly 18 months, cutting the early ski trails alongside a nine-hole golf course and Monte Verde Lake, establishing Angel Fire as a four-season destination from the outset rather than a ski-only operation.

    The LeBus family sold the resort in 1972 to the Baca Grande Angel Fire Corporation, retaining more than 1,000 acres of their original holdings. The resort passed through numerous ownership changes over subsequent decades, struggling through the 1980s recession and extended legal disputes before entering bankruptcy; most disputes were finally settled in 1996 when a limited partnership group purchased the resort. Today it operates as a privately owned, for-profit New Mexico limited liability company. Adult daily tickets run from 110 to 120 US dollars, with a season pass at 899 dollars.

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    Vertical
    81
    Runs
    560 acres
    Skiable
    210in
    Annual snow
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    The Terrain

    81 runs across 560 acres skiable

    Angel Fire Resort in northern New Mexico covers 560 acres (227 hectares) of terrain, with 81 runs dropping 2,080 feet (633 m) from a 10,680-foot summit (3,254 m). The mix leans to the middle of the scale: 56% intermediate, 23% advanced and 21% beginner, with no expert-graded runs. Two quad chairs and three double chairs carry skiers uphill, with surface lifts helping out in the learning areas. Snowfall averages roughly 210 inches a year. For families and mixed-ability groups, this is an easy mountain to read, with plenty of blue square cruising and very little that will frighten anyone.

    Headin' Home is the longest run, about 3 miles from summit to base, and together with Easy Street it offers the wide, forgiving slopes that suit learning. Hells Bells and Exhibition give intermediates smooth, moderate pitch, while Silver Chute and Maxwell's Grant are the steep pair for advanced skiers. Around 30 acres of tree skiing add some variety. Liberation Park is the largest of the terrain parks, and Night Rider operates under lights, since night skiing covers about 50 acres. Angel Fire suits families, progressing intermediates and park riders, but experts will run out of challenge quickly.

    Terrain split
    81
    runs
    81 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner17 runs · 21%
    Intermediate45 runs · 56%
    Advanced19 runs · 23%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Angel Fire

    The 2025-26 season at Angel Fire Resort ran from 13 December 2025 to 22 March 2026, a comparatively short season of roughly fourteen weeks. Average annual snowfall of around 210 inches supports this window, though the resort's lower base elevation relative to some New Mexico peers means season length can be more sensitive to variable snow years. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season conditions.

    Midwinter, from January through February, typically offers the most reliable natural conditions across the resort's intermediate-weighted terrain. Night skiing, unique among New Mexico resorts, extends the useful ski day for visitors and is a defining part of Angel Fire's seasonal identity. Weekend crowds are generally heavier than weekdays, drawing from both New Mexico and neighbouring Texas and Colorado.

    As a family-oriented, four-season resort with an on-site golf course and Monte Verde Lake, Angel Fire's winter programming often connects with broader village and resort activities beyond skiing alone. School holiday periods bring the heaviest family visitation given the resort's beginner and intermediate-focused terrain and absence of expert runs. Military discount ticket options reflect a visitor base that includes nearby military communities.

    Specific event programming beyond standard operations and night skiing is not confirmed in available resort information. The resort's history of extended ownership disputes through the 1980s and into the 1990s has given way to a more stable operating period under its current New Mexico LLC structure. Angel Fire's identity as an approachable, family-friendly alternative to steeper New Mexico resorts continues to shape its seasonal visitor base.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    11 Dec 2026
    Opens
    21 Mar 2027
    Closes
    100
    Days open
    210 in
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Angel Fire

    Daily snow reports at Angel Fire go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    9 in
    Snowiest day
    19 Feb 2026
    12 in
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    39 in
    Typical winter
    average of complete seasons
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    Winter totals
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    Past wintersThis winter
    Getting there

    Getting to Angel Fire, and where to stay

    Angel Fire Resort sits in the Moreno Valley of northern New Mexico, with a base elevation of 8,599 feet and a summit at 10,676 feet across a 2,077-foot vertical drop over 560 acres. The resort forms the centre of the village of Angel Fire, a purpose-built four-season community developed alongside the ski area since the 1960s.

    Angel Fire village itself provides lodging, dining and golf alongside the ski resort, while the town of Taos, home to New Mexico's most prominent ski resort, lies roughly 25 miles to the west. Santa Fe, the state capital, sits within a few hours' drive to the south, and the resort draws visitors from across northern New Mexico as well as neighbouring Texas and Colorado.

    US Route 64 provides the main route to Angel Fire from Taos and the broader region, winding through the mountainous Moreno Valley landscape. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice at elevation, and travellers should allow extra time during storms. There is no direct public transport service to the resort.

    Angel Fire Airport offers limited general aviation access directly at the resort, while Santa Fe Regional Airport and Albuquerque International Sunport provide more extensive commercial flight options for visitors travelling from further afield. Most visitors drive to Angel Fire from within New Mexico or neighbouring states, with the resort's own village infrastructure supporting extended stays.

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    Updated 8 Nov 2026
    10,676ft
    summit
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    Clear24°F / 49°F · NE 11mph
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    Base depth
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    Season total
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    Typical winter 39in
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    11 Dec 2026 - 21 Mar 2027

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    Wind11 mph NE

    Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.

    Understanding the Angel Fire snow report

    Planning a day at Angel Fire? Our snow report combines official mountain data with live weather so you know exactly what conditions look like right now, from the 2621m base to the 3254m summit.

    Snow measurements

    Base depth, summit depth, and recent snowfall are the core numbers to watch. At Angel Fire, summit conditions (3254m) can differ noticeably from the base, so we break both out separately rather than showing a single average.

    Weather conditions

    Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Angel Fire's base and summit.

    Data sources

    Angel Fire snow data is collected through a combination of on-mountain reports and weather forecasting services, giving you both official resort updates and independent forecast data in one place. The mountain is served by 7 lifts, including 2 quad chairlifts.

    When to check

    Snow reports are typically updated early morning and late afternoon. For the most current conditions, check back regularly, especially if a winter storm is approaching.

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