Southwest Ski Area Closes, La Niña Probably Isn't Helping

Sandia Peak, a small ski area near Albuquerque, New Mexico, has temporarily suspended winter operations, citing warm temperatures and limited snow conditions.The ski area, which received three feet of snow during a massive storm in November, is now “actively monitoring the weather and will take every opportunity to resume snowmaking when conditions allow,” it said in a social media update.Guest services at the ski area will contact skiers and snowboarders with pre-purchased lift tick