Sandia Peak 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 10:51 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Sandia Peak

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Sandia Peak Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Sandia Peak?

Sandia Peak Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (9,488ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Sandia Peak.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Sandia Peak

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 57°F
Min 16°F

1in New Snow

Snow Line from 10,364ft to 9,281ft, with rain below.

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Sandia Peak Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Sandia Peak from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 20	Clear sky.	Max 51°F Min 21°F
Sat 21	Clear sky.	Max 57°F Min 29°F
Sun 22	Clear sky.	Max 53°F Min 33°F
Mon 23	Cloudy.	Max 40°F Min 20°F
Tue 24	Cloudy.	Max 35°F Min 16°F
Wed 25	up to 1in New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 10,364ft to 9,281ft, with rain below.	Max 28°F Min 23°F
Thu 26	Clear sky.	Max 51°F Min 28°F

This Snow Forecast for Sandia Peak, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Sandia Peak, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Sandia Peak Snow Forecast updated at 10:51 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Sandia Peak, USA at 8,599ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Sandia Peak typically sees an average snow depth of 30-80 inches, with snowfall varying throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, it's advisable to check J2Ski for accurate information.

Off-Piste Safety in Sandia Peak

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Sandia Peak, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.