📷 Sugarloaf
North America
Sugarloaf
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 22, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
May 31
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
6
2026–27 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026–27 season
Overview
Sugarloaf is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:05 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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sugarloaf
Lifts
15
Skiable area
1360 ac
Longest run
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(176 total)
Beginner
40
23% of terrain
Intermediate
60
34% of terrain
Advanced
48
27% of terrain
Expert
28
16% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner23%
- Intermediate34%
- Advanced27%
- Expert16%
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair1
- Double chair5
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 95% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC
Base
823m
Temp
14.5°C
Wind
9.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Mid-Mountain
1057m
Temp
10.4°C
Wind
10.5km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Summit
1291m
Temp
11.5°C
Wind
9.8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Sugarloaf (east coast), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 6:05 AM
Today 24 / 113.3mm | Wed, Jul 15 20 / 121.2mm | Thu, Jul 16 18 / 71.5mm | Fri, Jul 17 14 / 4 | Sat, Jul 18 19 / 4 | Sun, Jul 19 18 / 90.6mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 15 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 12 |
| Wind (km/h) | 7 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 26 | 54 | 35 | 44 | 63 | 41 | 44 | 49 | 35 | 39 | 42 | 36 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 32 | 27 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1291m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
⛈️
23.9°
11°
23 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
19.9°
12.2°
24 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
17.5°
7.2°
17 km/h
Fri
17
☁️
14.1°
4.3°
20 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
18.6°
4.2°
13 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
18.1°
8.7°
11 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
21.3°
11.6°
16 km/h
Tue
21
🌦️
18.1°
10.3°
13 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
15.5°
9.7°
12 km/h
Thu
23
☁️
16.5°
7.8°
14 km/h
Summit elevation (1291m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 213cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 213cm full-season avg
213cm
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.
Sugarloaf Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 227cm with an average of 86 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 22.5cm | 10 days | 4cm | 14cm | 9.5cm |
| December | 43cm | 16 days | 22cm | 40cm | 13.5cm |
| January | 40.4cm | 17 days | 46cm | 65cm | 13.2cm |
| February | 42.5cm | 15 days | 65cm | 82cm | 14.1cm |
| March | 42.2cm | 15 days | 66cm | 85cm | 13.9cm |
| April | 27cm | 10 days | 39cm | 65cm | 10.4cm |
| May | 2.6cm | 1 days | 3cm | 18cm | 3.7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
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(2026-27)
Opens Nov 22, 2026
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.
