Report Updated: Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:12 AM
Some fresh snow with big totals at Taos, Angel Fire and in southern Colorado. New snow here is as of Saturday morning. Storm totals are since Tuesday night through Saturday morning. What’s nice with the storm is the terrain improves, lines fill in and coverage gets better Check out the latest conditions below.
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New: 0
Storm: T
This week: T
Base: 6
Season: 29
Runs: 0/35
Lifts 0/4 (Beginner)
Notes: Have reopened for the weekend with hours from 9a-3p. It’s the beginner area
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New: 4
Storm: 7
This Week: 7
Base: 32
Season: 72
Runs: 84/89 (30 runs groomed)
Lifts: 6/7 (Sierra Double is open on weekends)
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New: 8
Storm: 17
This Week: 17
Base: 47
Season: 76
Runs: 95/120 (18 groomed)
Lifts: 12/13 (the only lift closed is Kachina Peak)
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New: 2
Storm: 4
This Week: 4
Base: 12
Season: 40
Runs: 18/56 (trails off the Beginner Lift and runs off the Aspen chair)
Lifts: 2/6 (Beginner chair and Aspen Lift)
Notes: Open Friday through Sunday. Every lift ticket comes with Bird Bucks, $10 in FREE daily resort credit to spend at the store or cafe.
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New: 22
Storm: 34
This Week: 34
Base: 50
Season: 81
Runs: 62/95 (58% of the mountain)
Lifts: 8/8
Notes: Liberation Terrain Park is open. New lift on the backside of the mountain called Raked Rider is open with access to new terrain on the upper backside. Coming up, the World Shovel Races Feb. 27-28.
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New: 5
Storm: 9
This Week: 9
Base: 16
Season: 59
Runs: 23/44
Lifts: 6/6 (Lift 4 is now open to the very top with one run, Smart Chicken)
Notes: The new Lift 3 is now open and Lift 4 is open to the very top with Smart Chicken open. With lift tickets under $35 on weekdays, and most weekdays include Sipapu Bonus Bucks ($10 in FREE daily resort credit with a lift ticket purchase).
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New: 4
Storm: 11
This Week: 11
Base: 20
Season 63
Runs: 46/64 (72% open)
Lifts: 7/7 (Silver now open)
Notes: Pot O Gold Terrain Park open with 8 features and 3 jumps.
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New: 0
Storm: 0
This Week: 0
Base: 30
Season: 54
Runs: 40
Lifts: 4/8 (Lifts 1 through 3 and 5 open)
Notes: Open Friday through Sunday.
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New: 7
Storm: 37
This Week: 37
Base: 48
Season: 102
Runs: 101/107 (26 groomed)
Lifts: 9/11(including Lift 8, Legends, on the backside)
Notes: The Ski Bike Festival is this Saturday. Bring your bike, if you have one, or rent one. The Pitchfork Terrain Park is now open. Also, the Horns, Halo and Headwaters Terrain Parks are all open with 19 features including rails, boxes and jumps. You get the best deal on lift tickets by purchasing 7 days in advance online at purgatory.ski.
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New: 15
Storm: 59
This Week: 59
Base: 95
Season: 164
Runs: 144/144
Lifts 10/11
Notes: The Waterfall area, Albera Peak, Knife Ridge and Horsehoe Bowl are all open. Watch for early season obstacles.
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New: 0
Storm: 31
This Week: 31
Base: 47
Season: 121
Runs: 48/61
Lifts: 7/8
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Cross Country Areas:
Here are the links to some other resorts of interest in New Mexico, Southern Colorado and Arizona. Click on the resort name to get all the details.
Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Report Legend:
Snowfall amounts are listed in inches. Surface conditions are noted as follows: P=Powder, PP=Packed Powder, TP=Tracked Powder, MG=Machine Groomed Snow, HP=Hard Packed, SP=Spring Conditions, VC=Variable Conditions, NR=No Report From Ski Area, N/A=Not Applicable, T=Trace.
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More Information:
Here are some links that you may find helpful:
New Mexico National Weather Service
Colorado National Weather Service
Colorado Mtn Weather & Avalanche Report
Detailed Ski Area Forecast From SnowForecast
National Forest Service (has fall color info and more)
Colorado Ski History Web Site (includes info on closed NM/CO areas)
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Road Condition Phone Numbers:
New Mexico 800-432-4269, Colorado 303-639-1111, Utah 866-511-8824, Arizona 888-411-7623.
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