Sunlight ski resort

📷 Sunlight

North America

Sunlight

21

Fair

stable

Closed for Season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

0.6cm

Past 48 Hours

6.9cm

Past 10 Days

16.2cm

14-Day Forecast

23.8cm

Snow Depth

27cm

Updated: Apr 12, 5:46 PMWeather at base: 2403m

Resort Guide

Sunlight Mountain Resort is located near Glenwood Springs, Colorado, offering over 700 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort is known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, affordable lift tickets, and uncrowded slopes. Signature experiences include wide-open cruisers, tree skiing, and the unique Ute trail, one of the longest runs in Colorado. Key amenities feature a base lodge with dining, equipment rentals, ski school, and convenient access to nearby hot springs.

Resort Info

Summit3016m
Base2403m
Vertical2010m
Lifts3
Runs77
Skiable Area740 acres
Avg Snowfall227 inches / 577 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

The Last Turn Lounge – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and rustic charm, this classic après-ski bar at Sunlight Mountain Resort is a favorite for skiers to unwind with local brews, hearty food, and live music, making it a central hub for post-slope relaxation and socializing.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
21
Fair
stable

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

The current conditions at Sunlight are clear with a temperature of 8°C, making for a pleasant day on the slopes. You have a snow depth of 27cm, with 10cm of fresh snow in the past week to enjoy. Looking ahead, the forecast suggests an average of 16cm of snow over the next 14 days, which should help maintain the base.

AI-generated summary

This resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.

Depth

71cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 05:46 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3016mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM

16cm
24h
24cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
16
Prev10d
Now12
0.6
M13
10.2
T14
0.4
W15
T16
5.4
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Colorado region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 05:46 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2970m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

2403m

Temp

11.7°C

Wind

13.3km/h

Snow Depth

27cm

14-Day Forecast

12.2cm

Mid-Mountain

2710m

Temp

9.7°C

Wind

13.3km/h

Snow Depth

27cm

14-Day Forecast

15.1cm

Summit

3016m

Temp

7.7°C

Wind

13.3km/h

Snow Depth

27cm

14-Day Forecast

16.1cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 (3016m)

ECMWF
23.8cm
GFS
13cm
GEM
10.3cm
JMA
12cm
ICON
13.1cm
Météo-Fr
3.2cm
SnowSure™
12.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

🌧️

9.3°

-5.7°

Mon

13

❄️

6.2°

-4.3°

0.6cm

Tue

14

❄️

0.8°

-6.6°

10.2cm

Wed

15

❄️

2.6°

-7.4°

0.4cm

Thu

16

8.8°

-7.6°

Fri

17

❄️

1.7°

-12.2°

5.4cm

Sat

18

☁️

-1.9°

-19°

Sun

19

☁️

3.5°

-12.1°

Mon

20

11.1°

-9°

Tue

21

❄️

8.2°

-6.5°

0.8cm

Summit elevation (3016m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 05:46 PM UTC

199.6cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-23%

vs 5-Year Avg

260cm avg by now

-23%

vs 30-Year Avg

260cm avg by now

260cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 232.5 cm, notably exceeding the 30-year average of 199.7 cm. The 2022 season stands out as an anomaly with a significant spike to 304.7 cm, while other recent years have remained closer to the 5-year mean. However, the current season's snowfall is substantially below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at only 73% and 85% of those benchmarks, respectively, indicating a marked short-term decline following a period of above-average snowfall.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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