Predict Snow and Chase Powder with New Mexico Forecaster Julien Ross

Published on November 13, 2025

Get ready for snow sports this winter in Northern New Mexico with expert insights from Julien Ross, OpenSnow.com’s New Mexico Forecaster, at the Snow Forecasting & Finding Powder Days event on Wednesday, December 4, from 6 to 7 PM at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Admission is free, and the event is available both in-person and virtually.

Ross will share the latest outlook for the 2025–2026 winter season, including whether we will see a weak La Niña or a “La Nada” influencing snowfall in New Mexico. Attendees will learn snow forecasting techniques, understand which storm patterns yield the best powder, and explore the seasonal snowfall trends in the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, and San Juan Mountains. Julien will also answer audience questions and introduce new features on OpenSnow that help skiers and snowboarders track upcoming storms. About the Presenter: Julien Ross grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has been skiing since age seven. He studied meteorology at Northern Arizona University and is entering his sixth season as the New Mexico Forecaster for OpenSnow.com, combining a lifelong passion for snow with expert weather forecasting.

Event Details:
● What: Snow Forecasting & Finding Powder Days
● When: Wednesday, December 4, 2025 | 6 to 7 PM
● Where: Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium, 2600 Canyon Road
● Admission: Free, In-person and virtual attendance options available

For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week's activities.

PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.