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Sugar Bowl ski resort

North America

Sugar Bowl Snow Report

Projected to open November 20, 2026

Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Nov 20

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 13

1d ago

Past 24 Hours

1cm

Past 48 Hours

1cm

Past 10 Days

1cm

7-Day Forecast

0cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 14, 12:08 AM•Weather at base: 2,098m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Nov 20

Sugar Bowl is projected to open November 20, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, March, January. Best weeks: 22 Feb–28 Feb, 22 Mar–28 Mar, 29 Mar–4 Apr.NovDec3Jan1Feb2MarAprOpens 20 NovCloses 12 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1February128cm avg · last season 26.7
  2. #2March115cm avg · last season 15.4
  3. #3January123cm avg

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 26.7
  2. #2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 20.7
  3. #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 Wed, Oct 14, 12:08 AM 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.

Sugar Bowl Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated May 4, 10:38 PM

6 cameras nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No restrictions, and the resort is out of its season

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Sugar Bowl. Sugar Bowl is outside its season, so these are out-of-season readings, not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Sugar Bowl

Hwy 80 at Castle Peak3.8 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Donner Summit4 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Soda Springs EB5.3 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Donner Lake5.3 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Kingvale WB9 km · Caltrans
Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 29.8 km · Caltrans

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via Caltrans. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Sierra Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Webcams & Proof of Powder

Live cams and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Sugar Bowl

Did it snow at Sugar Bowl in the last 24 hours?
Yes — Sugar Bowl reports 1 cm (1 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours.
When did it last snow at Sugar Bowl?
The most recent snowfall at Sugar Bowl was on 2026-10-13.