Sugar Bowl Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sugar Bowl
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sugar Bowl, United States for 16 days from 7 June.
Updated 06 June 2025 17:39 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sugar Bowl.
Forecast for today in Sugar Bowl
Max 55°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Sugar Bowl has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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Sugar Bowl 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 07 | Sun 08 | Mon 09 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 | |
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| Wind | S F2 | SW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 8,383ft | 50°F
| 48°F
| 44°F
 | 44°F
 | 47°F
| 51°F
| 53°F
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| S F2 | SW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 7,631ft | 53°F
| 51°F
| 47°F
| 47°F
| 50°F
| 54°F
| 56°F
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| S F2 | SW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 6,880ft | 55°F
| 54°F
| 50°F
| 49°F
| 53°F
| 56°F
| 59°F
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 55°F | 54°F | 50°F | 49°F | 53°F | 56°F | 59°F |
| Min Town | 42°F | 45°F | 40°F | 36°F | 32°F | 36°F | 39°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.
Sugar Bowl 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 55°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Max 54°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 50°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then light drizzle, cloudy later.
Max 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
10
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, rain showers, clear sky later.
Max 53°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 56°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 59°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
13
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Sugar Bowl, 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 Sugar Bowl, 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.
Sugar Bowl Snow Forecast updated at 17:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sugar Bowl
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sugar Bowl, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sugar Bowl, 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 Sugar Bowl 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 Sugar Bowl 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 Sugar Bowl 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.