📷 Sugarloaf
North America
Sugarloaf
Closed for the season
Season ended April 12, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 28
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Sugarloaf is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 12, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 15/100 (Limited). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~3 cm (1.2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:04 UTC.
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.
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Resort Info
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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 12, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
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.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC
Base
823m
Temp
12.1°C
Wind
20.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
1.9cm
Mid-Mountain
1057m
Temp
7.8°C
Wind
17.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
7.2cm
Summit
1291m
Temp
9.1°C
Wind
20.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
3cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
9.1°
2.3°
Fri
29
🌧️
8.4°
-0.1°
Sat
30
🌧️
4°
-2.7°
Sun
31
🌧️
10.7°
-4.4°
Mon
1
🌧️
8.9°
1.3°
Tue
2
🌧️
5.2°
0°
Wed
3
☁️
11.6°
1°
Thu
4
⛅
15.7°
4°
Fri
5
🌧️
16.9°
6.9°
Sat
6
🌧️
13.3°
5.8°
Summit elevation (1291m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC
180.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-26%
vs 5-Year Avg
244.3cm avg by now
-19%
vs 30-Year Avg
222.5cm avg by now
244.3cm
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.
Season at a Glance
13 tracked seasonsLast completed season(2023-24)
171 days↑ +7d
Nov 17, 2023 → May 5, 2024
Prior season (2022-23): 164 days
Average season length
161 days
Across 13 tracked seasons
Range: 122–176 days
Next season(2022-23)
Opens Nov 18, 2022
Through Apr 30, 2023
Tracked seasons
2023-24
171d
2022-23
164d
2021-22
161d
2020-21
154d
2019-20
122d
2018-19
171d
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
