Deep Spring Snowfall Blankets New Mexico & Colorado Ski Resorts

Originally posted on Powder | By Matt Lorelli | Last updated May 5, 2025 11:19 AM ET

Our friends at Powderchasers warned us that a strong winter storm could dump 3-15 inches of snow across New Mexico and southern Colorado into this week. As of the morning of May 5, 2025, it appears they nailed the forecast.

The storm is still making its way across the state of Colorado today when it's expected to hit ski resorts in Summit County, but resorts like Taos Ski Valley and Red River are sporting 3-10 inches of new snowfall with the potential for another foot to fall before the end of Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

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While many ski resorts in the region have closed for the season and have pressed pause on tracking snow, some are reporting impressive storm totals, especially for early May.

Take a look at some of the deepest 72-hour snow totals for Colorado and New Mexico below.Stats were pulled from each resort's website on May 5, 2025. Ski resorts that are open have been marked with an asterisk. Resorts without updated or new snowfall totals have been excluded. Note that many resorts stop reporting snowfall totals after closing for the season.Colorado/New Mexico Snowfall Totals, May 5, 2025:

*Breckenridge: 1 inch

Red River: 9 inches

Taos Ski Valley: 10 inches

Resorts in New Mexico not reporting snowfall totals: Angel Fire, Pajarito, Sandia Peak, Ski Apache, Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu

Resorts in Colorado not reporting snowfall totals: Wolf Creek, Telluride, Silverton

Powderchasers had provided the following guidance for POWDER readers who are interested in chasing the storm:

Monday (May 5, 2025): Snow develops in central Colorado (Salida) and pushes north into Summit County by late morning or early afternoon. Snow levels 9- 10K dropping later in the day.

Tuesday (May 6, 2025): A cold front approaches the Front Range and areas near Summit County, extending into most of the Divide. This cold front will likely bring heavy snow from Monday night to Tuesday mid-morning, especially in areas near the Divide, Front Range foothills (above 8500 feet), and some spots just west of Summit County. The heaviest totals will be closer to the Divide.

Wednesday (May 7, 2025): A Secondary system brings some additional snow showers to the Front Range Mountains, with increasing snow likely in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.

Again, please note that the majority of these ski areas and resorts are closed for the season. If you're looking to ski powder, pack your touring gear and check each resort's policy before getting underway.

Enjoy this May snow while you can.

This article first appeared on Powder and was syndicated with permission.

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