Sugar Bowl ski resort

📷 Sugar Bowl

North America

Sugar Bowl

24

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 24

2d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

124.3cm

14-Day Forecast

7.3cm

Snow Depth

124cm

Updated: Feb 26, 4:48 PMWeather at base: 2098m

Resort Guide

Sugar Bowl is a historic ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, California, offering over 1,650 acres of skiable terrain and an average annual snowfall of 500 inches. The resort features four mountain peaks, a variety of runs for all abilities, and a classic alpine atmosphere with slopeside lodging and dining. Signature experiences include easy access via the unique snowbound village and a focus on uncrowded slopes and authentic mountain charm. Key amenities include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, ski school, equipment rentals, and a family-friendly environment.

Resort Info

Summit2555m
Base2098m
Vertical1500m
Lifts13
Runs103
Skiable Area1650 acres
Avg Snowfall500 inches / 1270 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

The Belt Room Bar – Known for its cozy mountain lodge ambiance and panoramic views, The Belt Room Bar at Sugar Bowl is a favorite après-ski spot offering craft cocktails, local brews, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
24
Fair
stable

Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.

Current conditions at Sugar Bowl are partly cloudy with a temperature of 1°C. You have a snow depth of 3cm and have received 3cm of new snow over the past week, which is a bit light but still offers some coverage. Looking ahead, you can expect an average of 6-7cm of new snow over the next two weeks.

AI-generated summary

Depth

122cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 04:48 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2555mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM

124cm
24h
7cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
124
Prev10d
Now26
F27
S28
S1
M2
T3
3.1
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 04:48 PM UTC

Freezing Level

3620m

☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions

Base

2098m

Temp

3.8°C

Wind

6.4km/h

Snow Depth

3cm

14-Day Forecast

5.6cm

Mid-Mountain

2327m

Temp

1.6°C

Wind

15km/h

Snow Depth

64cm

14-Day Forecast

6.1cm

Summit

2555m

Temp

0.8°C

Wind

6.4km/h

Snow Depth

124cm

14-Day Forecast

5.9cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2555m)

ECMWF
7.3cm
GFS
6.8cm
GEM
2.3cm
JMA
4cm
ICON
1.1cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
3.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

☁️

7.2°

-4.2°

Fri

27

☁️

9.7°

-7.1°

Sat

28

🌧️

9°

-4.2°

Sun

1

☁️

3.6°

-6.8°

Mon

2

☁️

3.4°

-13.1°

Tue

3

☁️

6.1°

-10°

Wed

4

❄️

-3.3°

-7.7°

3.1cm

Thu

5

☁️

-1.2°

-11°

Fri

6

❄️

2.8°

-13.9°

0.1cm

Sat

7

❄️

-4°

-12.6°

3.9cm

Summit elevation (2555m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 04:48 PM UTC

453.1cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-16%

vs 5-Year Avg

539.7cm avg by now

+6%

vs 30-Year Avg

428.3cm avg by now

539.7cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.