Taos Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Taos during March (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of March for Taos is 6 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week. Taos prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3204m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (3012m) is very near the middle elevation of Taos. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Taos in the middle of March but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures should usually hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Taos during week three of March is -0.4°C while the average minimum temperature is just -2.5°C. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average two days during this week each year.