If you want a practical answer (but prepare to have your heart broken): start checking the weather forecast around November 1st for the mountains. For the rest of us, mark your calendar for mid-December. That’s the prime window. But honestly, the best attitude is pure, stubborn optimism. Keep your snow shovel behind the garage, but don’t be shocked if you end up using it to move leaves in November. And if you see a forecast for snow in New Mexico, get your camera ready for a beautiful, fleeting moment—then immediately order pizza, because nobody is driving anywhere.
So, when does it start snowing in New Mexico? It starts snowing when the mountains feel like it, when the valley needs a laugh, and when you least expect it. Just like that friend with the glitter. Embrace the chaos. And for heaven’s sake, keep a pair of gloves in your car, even if it’s June.
