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Sugar Bowl Snow Forecast - 28th May 2026

Sugar Bowl Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 28 May 2026 09:45 AEST

Snow Forecast for Sugar Bowl

Snow and Weather from 28 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Sugar Bowl Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Sugar Bowl?

Sugar Bowl Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,326m)
Next Snow Expected29 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days2cm

Forecast for today in Sugar Bowl

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
28

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Forecast times for Sugar Bowl are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sugar Bowl from OpenMeteo(GFS)
Thu
28		Fri
29		Sat
30		Sun
31		Mon
01		Tue
02		Wed
03
WindSW F2
2,555m
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Fog
+2cm
9℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
18℃
Clear
18℃
Cloud
17℃
Clear
SW F2
2,326m
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Fog
+2cm
11℃
Clear
16℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
20℃
Cloud
18℃
Clear
SW F2
2,097m
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Fog
+1cm
12℃
Clear
18℃
Clear
21℃
Clear
21℃
Cloud
20℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 2,109m
to 2,097m

Max Town5℃6℃12℃18℃21℃21℃20℃
Min Town1℃1℃0℃1℃4℃5℃6℃

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 Forecast near Sugar Bowl

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sugar Bowl
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Sierra-at-Tahoe17cm 17cm
Heavenly16cm 16cm
Kirkwood16cm 16cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe12cm 12cm
Palisades Tahoe7cm 7cm
Lake Tahoe5cm 5cm
Alpine Meadows4cm 4cm
Olympic Valley4cm 4cm

Snow Reliability

Sugar Bowl typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average depth of 200 inches per season. For the latest snow conditions and detailed reports, visit J2Ski for up-to-date information.

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.