Snow water equivalent at the Red River Pass #2 SNOTEL (9,840 ft, near Taos and Red River), October–June. In 2015-16 a warm, dry February and March melted out an above-normal pack.
| Date | 1997-98 SWE (in) | 2015-16 SWE (in) | Median (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-01 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 11-01 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 12-01 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| 01-01 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| 02-01 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| 03-01 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 7.0 |
| 04-01 | 7.4 | 0.5 | 6.4 |
| 05-01 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| 06-01 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |