Blizzard Conditions in Taos - Mother Nature Gets Taos Ready for the 08-09 Season

You would have thought it was mid winter in Taos Ski Valley judging by the pictures in this story, but it isn't. In fact, these pictures were taken this week by Seth Bullington. A foot of snow fell this week and the slopes look like they are filling in nicely. Even Tito, the Powder Hound found his share of powder stashes in the Twining Valley.

More snow is forecast for Monday as another front is set to come through New Mexico ski country and I couldn't be more jazzed.

On a side note, there are a couple exciting things going on at Taos which you may not have heard about. They are clearing an area called "North American" which is to the skiers left of the famed Al's Run. There will be a ton of new extreme terrain options available as soon as the snow gets deep enough. They are also building a new beginner area just to the left of lift one in the main base area. This is a huge improvement for new skiers and is nice gentle terrain just steps from the main lodge. There are also some great 4th night free deals for the winter. Wax up the boards!

The First Big Storm Of The Season Hits Taos

If anyone had any doubt that winter was on its way to New Mexico, those doubts have been covered up by the heavy early season snow that was deposited over the Sangre de Cristo's on Tuesday, October 14. Up to a foot of snow has been reported on the high terrain near Taos Ski Valley. This is good news for powder hounds everywhere with the season only six weeks away.

The snow that fell was very wet and heavy and that is the kind of stuff you need early in the season to create a good stable base. The more water content the snow has, the better it will bond to layers that fall on top of it and that means less avalanches. Less avalanches means the base builds quicker. Keep the storms coming!

The Snow is Falling! The Snow is Falling!

You heard it kid's! The snow is falling in beautiful New Mexico and its only the beginning of October. I woke up on Monday morning (Oct 6) and saw Taos Mountain and Truchas Peak caked with the white stuff. The snow line was about 10,000 feet, but that's fine with me. Just means all the chutes and expert terrain is getting an early start. The temps are dipping into the 20's at night up on the high peaks and that is music to my ears!

The weather mafia are calling for more snow this weekend and considering they have been remotely right lately, I am actually thinking it will happen again (no disrespect guys!). It's not the first time Taos has received snow this early. I have actually seen snow fall in June with the right combination of cold, moisture and naked snow dances! Still, skiers are psyched up for another great season in Taos Ski Valley.