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Sundance ski resort
Tier B — Favored

📷 Sundance

North America

Sundance

Closed for the season

Season ended March 22, 2026 · reopens December 6, 2026

Conditions data updated Wed, Sep 2, 02:05 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed March 22

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Sep 2, 2:05 PM•Weather at base: 1859m

Resort Guide

Sundance Mountain Resort is located in the scenic mountains of Utah, offering 50 runs across 500 acres of skiable terrain. The resort is known for its intimate, rustic atmosphere and commitment to environmental stewardship, blending outdoor adventure with arts and culture. Signature experiences include skiing and snowboarding, night skiing, and a renowned art studio, complemented by dining, lodging, and spa amenities. Its unique setting at the base of Mount Timpanogos and focus on sustainability distinguish Sundance as a destination for both recreation and relaxation.

Resort Info

Summit2515m
Base1859m
Vertical656m
Lifts7
Runs71
Skiable Area540 acres
Average snowfall320 inches / 813 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026 · reopens December 6, 2026
Projected openingDecember 6, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

The Owl Bar – A historic bar relocated from Thermopolis, Wyoming, and restored at Sundance Resort, The Owl Bar is renowned for its unique Western ambiance, craft cocktails, and live music, making it a favorite après-ski destination for both locals and visitors seeking a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.

Snow Summary

2515mECMWF Model

Updated Sep 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Utah region

Current Conditions

Reported Wed, Sep 2, 02:05 PM UTC

Right now

7-day forecast by elevation

Modeled at this mountain’s elevations

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SNOTELSummit 0cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1859m

Temp

12.3°C

Wind

5.2km/h

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2187m

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2515m

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8.1°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Sundance El Niño rank & forecast

Sundance ranks #145 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +5% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#145 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +5% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Sundance averaged +5% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +16%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +11%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +16%'15-16 −11%'23-24 +11%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Sundance Webcams

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Snow Stake Cam

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Sundance (rockies), 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 Sep 2, 2:05 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
18 / 60.9mm
Thu, Sep 3
19 / 4
Fri, Sep 4
20 / 6
Sat, Sep 5
21 / 7
Sun, Sep 6
19 / 70.9mm
Mon, Sep 7
18 / 71.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.60.10.20000000000.60.20.10.90.60
Temp (°C)9171091810121911122012111911101710
Wind (km/h)820761568177512461366133
Gusts (km/h)326131274727365230234125284029386037

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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18.2°

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20.1°

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6

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19.3°

6.8°

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7

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17.9°

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16 km/h

Tue

8

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19.5°

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Wed

9

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22.8°

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10

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23.9°

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25.8°

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7 km/h

Summit elevation (2515m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Utah 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.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 2:31 PM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Sundance. Nearest roadside sensor (Mid Mountain, 0.3 km): Above freezing, air 15°C. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

Mid Mountain

0.3 km · UDOT

Above freezing

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Arrowhead Summit

0.9 km · UDOT

Above freezing

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13°C
Wind
38 km/h

Updated 2:27 PM

SR-92 @ Aspen Grove

3.4 km · UDOT

Above freezing

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17°C
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Updated 2:27 PM

Highway cameras near Sundance

Provo Canyon Rd / US-189 @ Vivian Park / MP 13.16, UT road camera
Provo Canyon Rd / US-189 @ Vivian Park / MP 13.16, UT2.7 km · UDOT
Provo Canyon Rd / US-189 @ Milepost 12.21, UT road camera
Provo Canyon Rd / US-189 @ Milepost 12.21, UT2.9 km · UDOT
Provo Canyon Rd / US-189 @ Alpine Scenic Hwy / SR-92 / MP 14.26, UT road camera
Provo Canyon Rd / US-189 @ Alpine Scenic Hwy / SR-92 / MP 14.26, UT3.2 km · UDOT
SR-92 @ Milepost 27.29, UT road camera
SR-92 @ Milepost 27.29, UT3.3 km · UDOT
Alpine Loop / SR-92 @ East Toll Booth / MP 22.5, UT road camera
Alpine Loop / SR-92 @ East Toll Booth / MP 22.5, UT3.4 km · UDOT
Provo Canyon Rd / US-189 @ Fishermens / MP 15.46 road camera
Provo Canyon Rd / US-189 @ Fishermens / MP 15.463.5 km · UDOT

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

Season vs Historic

Updated Wed, Sep 2, 02:05 PM UTC

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Off-season · 289cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~268.9 cm. That's 17% below the 5-year average (324 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 7% below the 30-year average (289 cm).

Sundance Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 302cm with an average of 99 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November33.9cm11 days9cm22cm9.6cm
December57.8cm16 days32cm54cm13.6cm
January55.9cm16 days61cm78cm11.7cm
February49.1cm16 days75cm90cm11.4cm
March45.9cm15 days74cm92cm9.4cm
April35.3cm13 days46cm69cm7.8cm
May14.3cm6 days9cm26cm5.4cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 6, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Sundance, ERA5 season snowfall median was 283 cm (111 in), about 2% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

283 cm

10 El Niño winters · 2% above median

All-season median

279 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10283 cm263 cm – 358 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12301 cm248 cm – 354 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8276 cm259 cm – 332 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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

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Frequently asked questions about Sundance

Where is Sundance?
Sundance is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Sundance?
Sundance runs from a base elevation of 1,859 m (6,099 ft) to a summit of 2,515 m (8,251 ft), giving a vertical drop of 656 m (2,152 ft).
How big is Sundance?
Sundance has 540 acres (219 hectares) of skiable terrain, 71 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Sundance?
Sundance is on the No ski pass found. 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 Sundance?
Sundance typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Sundance get in a typical season?
Sundance averages 320 inches / 813 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Sundance in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #145 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +5% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Sundance averaged +5% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +16%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +11%. A pattern, not a promise.