SUGAR BOWL RESORT
February 16, 2025
SNOWPACK DEPTH
40.0" 110%
Snowpack DepthPercent of Normal
-1" 9.98 "
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Fresh turns await at Sugar Bowl Resort this February 16, 2025, with a solid 40-inch base and mild overnight temperatures of 33.8°F keeping conditions soft and carvable. While the past 24 hours brought only a light dusting, skiers and riders can look forward to a significant storm system in the coming days, with up to 9 inches of fresh snowfall expected within 120 hours. The current snowpack is running strong at over 24% above average, ensuring excellent coverage across the resort’s legendary terrain. Groomers will be running smooth, while off-piste areas maintain a mix of packed powder and fresh stashes for those willing to explore.
This season has been one for the history books, with Sugar Bowl breaking records for February snowfall and nearing an astounding 800 inches on the season. The resort has even extended operations to take full advantage of the deep coverage. Exciting developments are on the horizon, including world-class terrain parks in the works, making this a prime time to visit. With uncrowded slopes and a reputation as one of the best ski destinations near Tahoe, Sugar Bowl is calling—pack your powder skis and get ready for another epic day!
| Snowpack Percent Normal | 110% |
| Max Recorded Snowpack | 127" |
| Snowfall Next 24 Hours | 1" |
| Snowfall Next 5 Days | 9.98" |
| Terrain Surface | NA |
| Powder Score | NA |
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About the Area
The Sugar Bowl Resort is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. The resort itself is situated on Mount Disney, which is part of the larger Donner Summit area. Other nearby mountain ranges in the region include the Granite Chief Wilderness to the north and the Carson Range to the east. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding on a variety of mountain aspects, including north-facing slopes for cooler temperatures and better snow preservation, as well as south-facing slopes for sunny days and spring skiing conditions.
Sugar Bowl Resort is located in California, United States. The ski resort boasts over 1,500 acres of skiable terrain that offers a mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert trails. The best trails at Sugar Bowl Resort include the Powder Bowl Express Lift and the Disney Lift, which provide access to some of the most challenging runs in the resort. An interesting fact about Sugar Bowl Resort is that it was the first ski resort in California to install a chairlift in 1939. For beginners, the best trail is the Flume Trail, which is gentle and wide. The Belt Room Bar is the perfect spot for an apres ski drink, offering a cozy and rustic atmosphere.
| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 12 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 21740 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 2098 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 1500 Acres |
| Established | 1938 |
| Run Count | 84 Trails |
Ski Resort Forecast
| Ski Area | Next 24 Hours | Next 3 Days | Next 5 Days |
| Badger Pass Ski Area | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Trinity Mountain Resort | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Cuyamaca Peak | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Northstar | 0.53" | 0.53" | 9.98" |
| Alta Sierra At Shirley Meadows | 0" | 0" | 0.06" |
| Bear Mountain | 0" | 0" | 0" |
Regional Snowpack Conditions
| Location | Overnight | Snowpack |
| NOHRSC MEADOW LK SNOW COURSE | -4.56" | 168.57" |
| SQUAW VALLEY G.C. | 0" | 85" |
| INDEPENDENCE CREEK | 0" | 26" |
| NOHRSC RENO 1.4 NNE, NV | 0.3" | 1" |
| BIG MEADOW | -1" | 66" |
| NOHRSC INDEPENDENCE LAKE | -4" | 115" |
| INDEPENDENCE LAKE | -1" | 114" |
| NOHRSC FORESTDALE CREEK | -3" | 76" |