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Sugar Bowl Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Sugar Bowl Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Sugar Bowl

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Sugar Bowl, United States for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 08:31 AEST.

Sugar Bowl Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days2cm
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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 6℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

1cm to 2cm New Snow

FairFogMixedFair

Fair first, fog then clear spells, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Sugar Bowl has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Sugar Bowl Snow Report

Sugar Bowl Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Sugar Bowl 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sugar Bowl from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindNE F3
2,555m
3℃
Fog
+2cm
7℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
2℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
NE F3
2,326m
5℃
Fog
+2cm
8℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
4℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
NE F3
2,097m
6℃
Fog
+1cm
10℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
5℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
Snow Line

2,097m

Max Town6℃10℃8℃5℃7℃10℃12℃
Min Town-4℃-3℃0℃-8℃-6℃-3℃-1℃

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 6℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

1cm to 2cm New Snow

FairFogMixedFair

Fair first, fog then clear spells, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 10℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudDrizzle

Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, drizzle later.

Max 5℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 7℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 10℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 12℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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 piste 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 08:31 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Sugar Bowl

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sugar Bowl
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Santa Fe35cm 35cm
Palisades Tahoe-3cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe-3cm
Boreal-2cm
Donner Ski Ranch-2cm
Homewood-2cm
Lake Tahoe--
Diamond Peak-1cm

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.