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Northern New Mexico backcountry

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As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Northern New Mexico backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (5.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 36–44°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · northern new mexico

Official forecast from Taos Avalanche Center

No daily danger ratings yet. Taos Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. taosavalanchecenter.org

Read the full forecast at Taos Avalanche Center

Forecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Taos Avalanche Center.

Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)

New snow, 24h
0 in
New snow, 48h
0 in
New snow, 72h
0 in
Max wind, 24h
No data
Temperature change, 24h
-3.1°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 1307:NM:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: NMRoads

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
6 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
5.8 mph
NWS
Temperature
33.3°F
NWS
Visibility
10 mi
NWS

Updated 12:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

33Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Northern New Mexico backcountry snow forecast

Northern New Mexico backcountry10,910 ft · New Mexico
33
Last 24 hours0″Fri 12:25 pm MST
Next 3 days0″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today6
  2. 0Sat7
  3. 0Sun8
  4. Mon9
  5. Tue10
  6. Wed11
  7. Thu12

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Northern New Mexico backcountry this week

  1. Today33Wait
  2. Sat33Wait
  3. Sun32Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Northern New Mexico backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 36°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 6 mph, gusts 8 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 40°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 7 mph, gusts 9 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 44°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 8 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

Tomorrow brings no new snow and none in the forecast, with a thin 6-inch base and temperatures near 33°F. Summit wind is light at 5.8 mph, and visibility is 10 miles. Drive time is unknown, so check it and dress in layers before you leave, and read the official Taos Avalanche Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Northern New Mexico backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 12:25 pm MST. Base depth: 6 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Northern New Mexico backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: cloudy, high 36°, low 24°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 40°, low 25°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 44°, low 24°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Northern New Mexico backcountry today?

The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

NWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL station

Updated 12:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Taos Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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