Winter in Taos has been variously described as "magical" and "surprising." But, what does it mean to your Innkeepers as former denizens of the sub-tropics of Florida and far Southern Texas?
We have chosen to "Embrace the Climate We're In." And we're convinced that you will find something special if you join us this Winter.
There are two key ingredients to remember:
Magical: Snow in Taos is Rocky Mountain powder. It's so small as to be almost "not there" since its moisture content averages around 7%. This means that if I'm a good worker-bee Innkeeper, I can sweep the snow off the front courtyard with a broom. Of course, if more than a few inches of snow has fallen overnight, I'll get out and shovel it. But shoveling a few inches of snow in Taos is almost like shoveling feathers.
Surprising: Winter storms in Northern New Mexico typically ride the Jet Stream, meaning they move fast. Remember that Taos averages over 300 days of sunshine a year, so it's very rare for a winter storm to linger here more than a day or so.
As the storms break and ride away to points east, the skies open up to the incredible azure blue the artists found over a century ago. These are the Bluebird Days and as Taos is blanketed with powdery white snow, the seemingly endless days of blue skies and brilliant sunshine bring warmth to the soul.
The towering mountains above town remain covered as the dry snow evaporates around town and we celebrate Winter with a gusto. It's ABOVE town where we go for Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing.
It's important to note that "cold" applies to nights in Taos, but rarely to the days. Three layers of clothing is all you'll ever need: a wicking layer next to your skin, a mid-layer such as a polar-tech type pullover and a heavier coat if you're going to be out and about during the snowfall or after sunset. Gloves are nice and we always recommend a warm hat for your head.
Finally, Taos has an aggressive snow removal program on all its streets. All roads leading into Taos are "lifelines" meaning that they are cleared as quickly as possible. It is rare for any road into or out of Taos to be closed due to snow for more than the briefest periods of time. Even the tiny one-lane street leading into La Posada de Taos is cleared during and after every snowfall.
Snow never paralyzes Taos. In fact, last winter during a relative drought between storms, we all started longing for a big storm. It's a normal part of the cycle that we all live here and we love it dearly.
In the next couple of weeks, La Posada de Taos will be announcing its Winter Adventure Packages that will consist of columns of choices. Each item will be discounted anywhere from 10 to 25% off the retail price you would pay if purchased on your own. As you consider something to do this Winter, think about the magical and surprising Town of Taos and all that La Posada de Taos can offer.
We have chosen to "Embrace the Climate We're In." And we're convinced that you will find something special if you join us this Winter.
There are two key ingredients to remember:
Magical: Snow in Taos is Rocky Mountain powder. It's so small as to be almost "not there" since its moisture content averages around 7%. This means that if I'm a good worker-bee Innkeeper, I can sweep the snow off the front courtyard with a broom. Of course, if more than a few inches of snow has fallen overnight, I'll get out and shovel it. But shoveling a few inches of snow in Taos is almost like shoveling feathers.
Surprising: Winter storms in Northern New Mexico typically ride the Jet Stream, meaning they move fast. Remember that Taos averages over 300 days of sunshine a year, so it's very rare for a winter storm to linger here more than a day or so.
As the storms break and ride away to points east, the skies open up to the incredible azure blue the artists found over a century ago. These are the Bluebird Days and as Taos is blanketed with powdery white snow, the seemingly endless days of blue skies and brilliant sunshine bring warmth to the soul.
The towering mountains above town remain covered as the dry snow evaporates around town and we celebrate Winter with a gusto. It's ABOVE town where we go for Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing.
It's important to note that "cold" applies to nights in Taos, but rarely to the days. Three layers of clothing is all you'll ever need: a wicking layer next to your skin, a mid-layer such as a polar-tech type pullover and a heavier coat if you're going to be out and about during the snowfall or after sunset. Gloves are nice and we always recommend a warm hat for your head.
Finally, Taos has an aggressive snow removal program on all its streets. All roads leading into Taos are "lifelines" meaning that they are cleared as quickly as possible. It is rare for any road into or out of Taos to be closed due to snow for more than the briefest periods of time. Even the tiny one-lane street leading into La Posada de Taos is cleared during and after every snowfall.
Snow never paralyzes Taos. In fact, last winter during a relative drought between storms, we all started longing for a big storm. It's a normal part of the cycle that we all live here and we love it dearly.
In the next couple of weeks, La Posada de Taos will be announcing its Winter Adventure Packages that will consist of columns of choices. Each item will be discounted anywhere from 10 to 25% off the retail price you would pay if purchased on your own. As you consider something to do this Winter, think about the magical and surprising Town of Taos and all that La Posada de Taos can offer.
