Sunlight Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sunlight
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sunlight, United States for 15 days from 30 May.
Updated 29 May 2025 15:36 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sunlight.
Forecast for today in Sunlight
Max 50°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, rain showers, clear sky later.
Sunlight has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Sunlight Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Sunlight 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | Tue 03 | Wed 04 | Thu 05 | |
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| Wind | NW F3 | NW F3 | S F3 | SW F3 | |||
| 9,895ft | 43°F
| 48°F
| 53°F
 | 53°F
| 45°F
| 49°F
 | 44°F
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| NW F3 | NW F3 | S F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 8,889ft | 46°F
| 52°F
| 57°F
| 57°F
| 49°F
| 52°F
| 47°F
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| NW F3 | NW F3 | S F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 7,884ft | 50°F
| 55°F
| 60°F
| 60°F
| 53°F
| 56°F
| 51°F
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| Snow Line | varying 9,281ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 50°F | 55°F | 60°F | 60°F | 53°F | 56°F | 51°F |
| Min Town | 31°F | 34°F | 33°F | 35°F | 39°F | 39°F | 31°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.
Sunlight Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 50°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, rain showers, clear sky later.
Max 55°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 60°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 60°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 53°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then light drizzle, drizzle later.
Max 56°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
04
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, light drizzle then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 51°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light drizzle later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Sunlight, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Sunlight, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Sunlight Snow Forecast updated at 15:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sunlight
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sunlight, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sunlight, 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 Sunlight 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 Sunlight 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 Sunlight 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.