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Ski Apache resort snow
Lat Long: 33.30° N 105.60° W
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Ski Apache Snow History

Weather Forecast for Ski Apache at 3216m altitude

Issued: 5 am 30 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Ski Apache: 0.2cm on Thu 30th  (after 9 PM)

Is Ski Apache snowsure?

The snowiest week in Ski Apache is week 4 of December. There are typically 1.3 snowy days during this week with 6cm of snowfall. Check out the Ski Apache Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Ski Apache

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December4cm0.9 days
January4cm0.9 days
February4cm1.0 days
March3cm1.0 days
April2cm0.4 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ski Apache during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Ski Apache is 1 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week.Ski Apache prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3216m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (3872m) is far above the middle elevation of Ski Apache. A day with snowfall happens on average every second year during the last week of April and there is a 50% chance that one day will be rainy too. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Ski Apache during week four of April with average maximum temperature 5.6°C and minimum temperature 3.9°C at the middle elevation. Mostly sunny. On average, only two days each week are overcast and the other five days have some sunshine. Frequently windy. (average 34km/h) with the mean wind exceeding 30km/h three days per week, possibly strong enough to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected but sunny, calm and below-freezing days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average one day every second year during this week each year. but powder days that do not have ideal conditions are more common, on average one year in 14.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ski Apache and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Ski Apache


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Ski Apache and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Ski Apache are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Ski Apache and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Ski Apache are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Ski Apache and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Ski Apache are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.