Sugar Peak Snow Report
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Sugar Peak
Sugarloaf is a large ski resort in Maine, with over 160 trails, including the popular 'Narrow Gauge' trail. It is a historic ski resort, having hosted the US Skiing Championships multiple times. For beginners, the resort offers a 'Perfect Turn' program to learn the basics of skiing. The resort's best apres ski bar is the Widowmaker Lounge, which has live music and a variety of drinks on offer. An interesting fact is that Sugarloaf was originally planned to be built in Vermont, but the developers were convinced to move it to Maine by a local businessman who promised to build a new airport to support the resort.
Terrain mix: Sugarloaf Mountain is the primary mountain range at Sugarloaf Ski Resort in Maine. The mountain boasts a vertical drop of 2,820 feet and a summit elevation of 4,237 feet, making it one of the tallest peaks in the state.
In addition to Sugarloaf Mountain, the resort also features neighboring peaks such as Burnt Mountain and Spaulding Mountain, offering a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Some of the key mountain aspects at Sugarloaf Ski Resort include challenging black diamond runs, wide groomed trails, gladed areas for tree skiing, and terrain parks for freestyle enthusiasts. The resort also offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and forests, providing a truly scenic skiing experience.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS GYX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Sugar Peak -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Sugar Peak in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Sugar Peak reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Sugar Peak
Where does the snow data for Sugar Peak come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Sugar Peak?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Sugar Peak?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Sugar Peak.