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Sugarbush Snow Forecast - 26th June 2026

Sugarbush Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 26 June 2026 23:45 NZST

Snow Forecast for Sugarbush

Snow and Weather from 26 June.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Sugarbush Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Sugarbush?

Sugarbush Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (855m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Sugarbush.

Forecast for today in Sugarbush

Max 21℃
Min 13℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 21℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
26

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Sugarbush are in New York (US/Eastern) time zone.

Sugarbush 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sugarbush from OpenMeteo(GFS)
Fri
26
Sat
27
Sun
28
Mon
29
Tue
30
Wed
01
Thu
02
WindSW F3
1,260m
14℃
Cloud
16℃
Cloud
19℃
Clear
20℃
Cloud
21℃
Cloud
22℃
Mixed
23℃
Cloud
SW F3
855m
17℃
Cloud
18℃
Cloud
21℃
Clear
23℃
Cloud
23℃
Cloud
25℃
Mixed
26℃
Cloud
450m
21℃
Cloud
22℃
Cloud
24℃
Clear
25℃
Cloud
26℃
Cloud
27℃
Mixed
28℃
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town21℃22℃24℃25℃26℃27℃28℃
Min Town13℃13℃13℃13℃15℃14℃20℃

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.

Snow Reliability

Sugarbush typically sees an average snowfall of 300 inches per season, ensuring a reliable snowpack throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions, it's recommended to check J2Ski for real-time updates.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sugarbush

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sugarbush, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sugarbush, 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 Sugarbush 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 Sugarbush 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 Sugarbush 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.