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Sunlight Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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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 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 15:39 PDT.

Sunlight Snow Forecast Highlights
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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 46°F
Min 21°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Sunlight has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Sunlight Snow Report

Sunlight Snow Depths and Conditions.
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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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sunlight from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindNE F2
9,895ft
38°F
Clear
40°F
Cloud
39°F
Snow
36°F
Clear
42°F
Clear
46°F
Clear
46°F
Clear
NE F2
8,889ft
42°F
Clear
44°F
Cloud
42°F
Snow
39°F
Clear
46°F
Clear
50°F
Clear
50°F
Clear
NE F2
7,884ft
46°F
Clear
48°F
Cloud
46°F
Shwrs
43°F
Clear
50°F
Clear
53°F
Clear
53°F
Clear
Snow Line

varying 9,380ft
to 8,822ft

Max Town46°F48°F46°F43°F50°F53°F53°F
Min Town21°F28°F32°F19°F18°F25°F27°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 46°F
Min 21°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 48°F
Min 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 46°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

New Snow

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleCloudLt Drizzle

Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 9,380ft to 8,822ft, with rain below.

Max 43°F
Min 19°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 19°F and rising to 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ShwrsClearCloudCloud

Rain showers, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 50°F
Min 18°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 18°F and rising to 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 53°F
Min 25°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 53°F
Min 27°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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 15:39 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.