Sunday River Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sunday River
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sunday River, United States for 16 days from 23 February.
Updated 22 February 2025 22:32 PST.
| Next Snow Expected | 27 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | - |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sunday River.
Forecast for today in Sunday River
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Sunday River has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Sunday River Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Sunday River 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | SW F3 | |||
| 3,150ft | 18°F
| 25°F
 | 30°F
| 28°F
| 30°F
 | 26°F
| 13°F
|
| W F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | SW F3 | ||||
| 1,969ft | 23°F
| 29°F
| 34°F
| 32°F
| 34°F
| 30°F
| 17°F
|
| NW F2 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 787ft | 30°F
| 35°F
| 36°F
| 37°F
| 36°F
| 35°F
| 22°F
|
| Snow Line | 787ft | 1,047ft | 787ft | 787ft | 787ft | ||
| Max Town | 30°F | 35°F | 36°F | 37°F | 36°F | 35°F | 22°F |
| Min Town | 13°F | 10°F | 21°F | 23°F | 28°F | 18°F | 2°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.
Sunday River 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
New Snow
Fog, snow showers, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then snow showers later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.
This Snow Forecast for Sunday River, 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 Sunday River, 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.
Sunday River Snow Forecast updated at 22:32 PST, next update expected 04:00 PST.
Snow Forecast near Sunday River
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Mountain | - | 3in | |||||||
| Mount Abram | - | 1in | |||||||
| Whitecap Mountain | - | 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sunday River
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sunday River, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sunday River, 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 Sunday River 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 Sunday River 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 Sunday River 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.