📷 Sugar Bowl
North America
Sugar Bowl
Projected to open November 20, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 20
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 13
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Sugar Bowl is projected to open November 20, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February128cm avg · last season 26.7
- #2March115cm avg · last season 15.4
- #3January123cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 26.7
- #2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 20.7
- #3 29 Mar – 4 Apr · last season 32.9
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Oct 13, 11:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 20
Projected to open November 20, 2026
103 runs · 13 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
Unlock with ProHistorical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend · mid-upper forecast point
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Sugar Bowl
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Sugar Bowl
- Where is Sugar Bowl?
- Sugar Bowl is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Sugar Bowl?
- Sugar Bowl runs from a base elevation of 2,098 m (6,883 ft) to a summit of 2,555 m (8,383 ft), giving a vertical drop of 457 m (1,499 ft).
- How big is Sugar Bowl?
- Sugar Bowl has 1,650 acres (668 hectares) of skiable terrain, 103 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Sugar Bowl?
- Sugar Bowl is on the Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Sugar Bowl?
- Sugar Bowl typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sugar Bowl get in a typical season?
- Sugar Bowl averages 500 inches / 1270 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Sugar Bowl in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #81 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Sugar Bowl averaged +10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Sugar Bowl with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +17%, '15-16 -12%, '23-24 +24%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
