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Mount Sunapee Snow Forecast - 18th May 2026

Mount Sunapee Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 17 May 2026 22:42 PDT

Snow Forecast for Mount Sunapee

Snow and Weather from 18 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Sunapee Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Sunapee?

Mount Sunapee Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,987ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mount Sunapee.

Forecast for today in Mount Sunapee

Max 80°F
Min 57°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 57°F to daytime highs around 80°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
18

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudClearClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Mount Sunapee are in New York (US/Eastern) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Sunapee from OpenMeteo(GFS)
Mon
18
Tue
19
Wed
20
Thu
21
Fri
22
Sat
23
Sun
24
WindS F3SW F3W F3NW F3
2,743ft
72°F
Clear
77°F
Cloud
73°F
Shwrs
54°F
Cloud
59°F
Cloud
58°F
Cloud
58°F
Cloud
S F3SW F3W F3NW F3
1,987ft
75°F
Clear
80°F
Cloud
76°F
Shwrs
57°F
Cloud
62°F
Cloud
61°F
Cloud
61°F
Cloud
SE F2SW F3W F3NW F3
1,230ft
80°F
Clear
84°F
Cloud
79°F
Shwrs
60°F
Cloud
64°F
Cloud
63°F
Cloud
63°F
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town80°F84°F79°F60°F64°F63°F63°F
Min Town57°F67°F52°F40°F37°F43°F39°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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Snow Reliability

Mount Sunapee typically receives an average snowfall of around 100 inches per season, ensuring good snow depth throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for reliable information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Sunapee

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Sunapee, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Sunapee, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Sunapee is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Sunapee will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Sunapee for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.