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Road Conditions


Snowpack

February 17, 2023: Between Monday and Wednesday this week, 2 to 3 feet of fresh snow accumulated at Valles Caldera. Average snow depth in Valle Grande is around 4 feet, with higher amounts present in the Cabin District. The entrance road and parking lots are plowed but snow-packed and may be slippery. 4WD recommended. Waterways are frozen. Park visitors have established cross-country ski tracks around La Jara and up toward South Mountain, from the Entrance Station to the Valle Grande Pond, and from the Entrance Station to the Cabin District.

Road Conditions

Conditions along NM-4 through the Jemez Mountains can be unpredictable in the winter. Snow, ice, and drifts can create hazardous driving conditions to and from Valles Caldera. For informatio