Sandia Peak Ski Area pushes back opening day because of lack of snow Ski areas across our state can open with COVID-19 safe practices, but some aren't operating. Sandia Peak Ski leaders said they working hard to put COVID-19 safe practices in place, but when it came down to it, there simply just wasn't enough snow on the mountain. Share Updated: 3:56 PM MST Dec 20, 2020 Sandia Peak Ski Area pushes back opening day because of lack of snow Ski areas across our state can open with COVID-19 safe practices, but some aren't operating. Sandia Peak Ski leaders said they working hard to put COVID-19 safe practices in place, but when it came down to it, there simply just wasn't enough snow on the mountain.