Red River Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Red River
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This is the Snow Forecast for Red River, United States for 16 days from 29 March.
Updated 28 March 2025 21:36 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Red River.
Forecast for today in Red River
Max 13℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Red River has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Red River Snow Report
Snow report from Taos (near Red River)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | Fri 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F4 | W F4 | W F3 | SW F4 | W F4 | W F3 | |
| 3,150m | 9℃
| 5℃
| 8℃
| 6℃
 | 2℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| -1℃
 +2cm
|
| W F4 | W F4 | W F3 | SW F4 | W F4 | SW F2 | ||
| 2,909m | 11℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 1℃
 +1cm
|
| W F4 | W F4 | W F4 | SW F4 | SW F4 | SW F3 | ||
| 2,667m | 13℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
+1cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| 3℃
 +3cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,919m | 2,667m | 2,667m | 2,667m | |||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 9℃ | 12℃ | 10℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | -3℃ | -3℃ | -3℃ | 1℃ | -6℃ | -9℃ | -7℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Red River Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
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.
Max 13℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 12℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers early, then clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 6℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
02
1cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
03
1cm New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Red River, 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 Red River, on any given piste 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.
Red River Snow Forecast updated at 21:36 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Red River
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | 1cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Angel Fire | - | 5cm | |||||||
| Sipapu | - | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Red River
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Red River, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Red River, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Red River is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Red River will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Red River for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.