Sunday River Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 21 March 2026 00:48 NZDT
Snow Forecast for Sunday River
Snow and Weather from 20 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Sunday River Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Sunday River?
| Next Snow Expected | 20 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 15cm |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm |
Forecast for today in Sunday River
Max 6℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
20
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Snow showers first, clear sky then cloudy, light snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 539m to resort level (240m).
Forecast times for Sunday River are in New York (US/Eastern) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 02:43 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sunday River over the next 2 days.
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Sunday River 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | NW F4 | NW F2 | ||||
| 960m | 0℃
 +4cm
| -1℃
| -4℃
 +11cm
| -3℃
+4cm
| -3℃
| -3℃
| -4℃
 +1cm
|
| SW F3 | NW F4 | NW F2 | |||||
| 600m | 2℃
+4cm
| 2℃
| -2℃
+11cm
| -1℃
+4cm
| -1℃
| 0℃
| -2℃
+1cm
|
| W F3 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 240m | 6℃
+1cm
| 3℃
 | 0℃
+8cm
| 1℃
+4cm
| 1℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 539m | varying 619m | varying 289m | 240m | 240m | varying 579m | |
| Max Town | 6℃ | 3℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -1℃ | -3℃ | -7℃ | -11℃ | -6℃ | -4℃ |
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 Sunday River
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Mountain | 16cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Cranmore | 13cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Mount Abram | 13cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Whitecap Mountain | 13cm | 15cm |
Snow Reliability
Sunday River boasts an average snowfall of 158 inches annually, with snow depths typically ranging from 30 to 70 inches during peak season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
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.