Sugarloaf ski resort

📷 Sugarloaf

North America

Sugarloaf

14

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 7

5d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

4.8cm

14-Day Forecast

0.4cm

Snow Depth

--

Updated: Apr 12, 7:33 PMWeather at base: 823m

Resort Guide

Sugarloaf is a major ski resort located in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, offering the largest skiable area in the East with over 1,200 acres and the only lift-serviced above-treeline skiing in the region. The resort features a variety of terrain for all abilities, a vibrant base village, and amenities including lodging, dining, and a sports and fitness center. Signature experiences include the Snowfields, extensive Nordic trails, and year-round activities, making Sugarloaf a prominent destination for both alpine and cross-country skiing.

Resort Info

Summit1291m
Base823m
Vertical2820m
Lifts11/15
Runs176
Skiable Area1360 acres
Avg Snowfall200 inches / 508 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

The Widowmaker – A legendary après-ski bar perched atop Sugarloaf’s mountain, The Widowmaker is celebrated for its panoramic views, live music, energetic crowd, and classic ski town atmosphere, making it the go-to spot for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
14
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Current conditions at Sugarloaf are overcast with a temperature of 4°C and light winds at 7 km/h. In the past week, we've seen 4cm of new snow, but no fresh snowfall in the last 24 or 48 hours. As you plan your day, keep in mind the limited snow base and a forecasted average of 2cm over the next two weeks.

AI-generated summary

Depth

Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:33 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1291mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM

5cm
24h
0cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
5
Prev10d
Now12
0.1
M13
T14
W15
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 07:33 PM UTC

0

Base

823m

Temp

7.4°C

Wind

7km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

2.3cm

Mid-Mountain

1057m

Temp

4°C

Wind

7.2km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

3cm

Summit

1291m

Temp

4.4°C

Wind

7km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

2.4cm

Lifts Open

11/15
73%

open

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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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 (1291m)

ECMWF
0.4cm
GFS
5cm
GEM
5.3cm
JMA
1.7cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
7.8cm
SnowSure™
3.4cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

☁️

4.9°

-7.2°

Mon

13

🌧️

8.1°

-4.5°

0.1cm

Tue

14

🌧️

13.1°

1.2°

Wed

15

🌧️

13.8°

2.9°

Thu

16

🌧️

11.7°

5.2°

Fri

17

🌧️

15.5°

1.6°

Sat

18

☁️

10.9°

0.2°

Sun

19

🌧️

6.2°

-1.3°

Mon

20

0°

-7.5°

Tue

21

🌤️

-0.4°

-8.8°

Summit elevation (1291m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 07:33 PM UTC

170.8cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-25%

vs 5-Year Avg

227.5cm avg by now

-17%

vs 30-Year Avg

206.6cm avg by now

227.5cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 10.5 cm, indicating a modest upward trend in recent snowfall. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at only 81% and 86% of those benchmarks, respectively. Notably, snowfall peaked in 2022 before declining in subsequent years, suggesting increased variability and a recent downward shift from the short-term high.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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