Best time to ski Taos Ski Valley
For the best snow, ski Taos Ski Valley in March, February, and January. Those months bring 49% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Taos Ski Valley snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 12,481 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Taos Ski Valley's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: March, February, and January get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Taos Ski Valley season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Taos Ski Valley?
For the best snow, ski Taos Ski Valley in March, February, and January. Those months bring 49% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Taos Ski Valley?
March is typically the snowiest month at Taos Ski Valley, with about 18% of the season's snow.
Does Taos Ski Valley have good snow in December?
December brings about 12% of Taos Ski Valley's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Taos Ski Valley getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Taos Ski Valley has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 30°F, partly cloudy, with 3 mph wind.