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See what's happening on the mountain at Sugar Bowl right now — snowfall, snow depth, and weather data to help you plan your day in California.

Sugar Bowl Snow Report

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8,383 ftUpdated Jul 15, 2026 at 10:14 AM

Overcast

L54·H71°F

15.5 mph SW

Our daily snow forecasting will resume when the resort reopens.

Season total0 "· closes Apr 5

Snow: Resort Snow Report · Weather: Open-Meteo

Hour by Hour

Next 48 hours· Updated Jul 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM

	Mon6p	Now	8p	9p	10p	11p	Tue12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	Wed12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p
Conditions
Temp°F · feels	6658 6456 6153 5952 5853 5955 5751 5751 5652 5652 5551 5449 5449 5754 6361 6563 6663 6864 6964 6964 7065 6966 6766 6761 6661 6561 6358 6156 6055 5854 5854 5754 5855 5855 5755 5653 5651 5855 6159 6462 6764 7068 7370 7572 7572 7571 7470 7267
Snowfallin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Precip chance%	2%	2%	2%	2%	2%	1%	2%	3%	3%	3%	3%	3%	3%	2%	2%	2%	3%	3%	8%	15%	19%	16%	17%	14%	16%	11%	5%	4%	4%	4%	3%	3%	2%	2%	2%	1%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	3%	3%	3%	3%	3%	3%
Precipin	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wind / gustmph	14G17	12G15	11G15	9G13	6G9	2G3	7G12	8G13	6G9	5G12	5G9	5G7	4G6	2G5	2G11	2G6	6G6	9G10	10G12	12G14	13G15	7G9	0G5	8G10	6G7	5G6	6G9	6G9	5G8	3G5	1G2	1G6	2G5	1G2	2G2	4G4	4G5	3G5	2G2	2G3	4G4	7G7	9G10	11G13	12G14	12G15	12G13	10G13

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7-Day Outlook

8,383 ftUpdated Jul 20, 2026 at 6:02 PMOpen-Meteo

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Mon, July 20

Overcast

Temp71° / 54°°F

Snow0.0"(4%)

Wind15 mph SW

Understanding the Snow Report

Snow Measurements

Base depth, summit depth, and recent snowfall are the core numbers to watch. At Sugar Bowl, summit conditions (2555m) can differ noticeably from the base, so we break both out separately rather than showing a single average.

Weather Conditions

Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Sugar Bowl's 2098m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.

Data Sources

We pull Sugar Bowl's conditions from on-the-ground mountain reporting, then layer in forecast data so you get a fuller picture than either source alone. The mountain is served by 11 lifts, including 7 quad chairlifts and a gondola.

When to Check

The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Sugar Bowl's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve. With Sugar Bowl's season running from Nov 21, 2025 to Apr 5, 2026, checking daily during a storm cycle gives you the clearest read on new snow.