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Sunday River Resort Guide
Projected to open November 15, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 15
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Resort Guide
Sunday River is a major ski resort located in Newry, Maine, offering eight interconnected mountain peaks and a wide variety of terrain suitable for all ability levels. The resort features 135 trails, 18 lifts, and a robust snowmaking system, ensuring reliable conditions throughout the season. Guests can enjoy a vibrant base area with lodging, dining, and après-ski options, as well as signature experiences like night skiing and a dedicated learning area. Sunday River stands out for its expansive skiable terrain, family-friendly atmosphere, and commitment to providing a comprehensive mountain experience.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sunday River
Lifts
20
Skiable area
870 ac
Longest run
6 km / 3.7 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner30% of terrain
- Intermediate36% of terrain
- Advanced18% of terrain
- Expert16% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Chondola1
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad2
- Quad chair5
- Triple chair5
- Double chair1
- Surface lift4
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
Foggy Goggle – A staple of Sunday River’s après-ski scene, this slopeside bar is celebrated for its energetic atmosphere, live music, and expansive deck with mountain views, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and riders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 0.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~0.1 cm. That's 90% below the 5-year average (1 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 95% below the 30-year average (2 cm).
Sunday River Season Snowfall
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Sunday River Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 217cm with an average of 38 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% above this average (245cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
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| November | 20cm | 4 days | 4cm | 14cm | 9cm |
| December | 41cm | 7 days | 21cm | 38cm | 13cm |
| January | 41cm | 8 days | 44cm | 62cm | 12cm |
| February | 42cm | 7 days | 62cm | 79cm | 14cm |
| March | 41cm | 7 days | 62cm | 81cm | 14cm |
| April | 25cm | 4 days | 33cm | 59cm | 11cm |
| May | 2cm | 0 days | 1cm | 14cm | 4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
48
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4822 Feb1cm
- 3923 Feb
- 3924 Feb2cm
March 2026
- 4723 Mar12cm
- 4124 Mar2cm
- 3922 Mar
April 2026
- 248 Apr4cm
- 199 Apr
- 181 Apr
February scored highest for Sunday River in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 15, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Sunday River
- Where is Sunday River?
- Sunday River is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Sunday River?
- Sunday River runs from a base elevation of 244 m (801 ft) to a summit of 970 m (3,182 ft), giving a vertical drop of 726 m (2,382 ft).
- How big is Sunday River?
- Sunday River has 870 acres (352 hectares) of skiable terrain, 135 marked runs and 20 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Sunday River?
- Sunday River is on the Ikon Pass and 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 Sunday River?
- Sunday River 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 Sunday River get in a typical season?
- Sunday River averages 167 inches / 424 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
