2025-12-05T08:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...In Maine, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin, and Northern Oxford Counties. In New Hampshire, Northern Coos County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Sugarloaf Ski Report
Rate this placeNearby: Saddleback Ski Area
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sugarloaf ski resort in Maine is a premier ski destination with 162 trails across 1,240 acres, making it the largest ski area east of the Rockies.
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Summary
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 3 inches, but can be as high as 47 inches. Weather today, a 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 30 by 10am, then falling to around 14 during the remainder of the day. wind chill values as low as -1. southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Hourly Snowfall Totals
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Seasonal Comparison
Year over year snow water equivalent
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Temple 1.8 W, Me.
Regional Snowpack Depth
Snow levels measured from Temple 1.8 W, Me
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Sugarloaf.
Historical Air Temperature
Temperature fluctuations at Sugarloaf
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Sugarloaf impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
About the Area
The Sugarloaf ski resort in Maine is located in the Carrabassett Valley and is part of the Western Maine Mountains. The resort is situated on Sugarloaf Mountain, which is part of the larger Mahoosuc Range in the western part of the state. Sugarloaf Mountain is known for its challenging terrain and is the second highest peak in Maine, standing at 4,237 feet. The resort also offers views of the nearby Bigelow Range and the Appalachian Trail, which passes through the area.
The resort boasts some of the best trails in the East including the iconic Narrow Gauge trail, which hosted the US Alpine Championships in 1971. For beginners, the Whiffletree lift provides access to a variety of easy and intermediate runs. As for apres ski, the Widowmaker Lounge is the go-to spot for live music and a lively atmosphere. An interesting fact about Sugarloaf is that it was the first ski resort in the United States to install a chairlift back in 1955.
Night Skiing | No |
Lift Count | 15 Lifts |
Hourly Lift Capacity | 21810 per hour |
Base Elevation | 432 Meters |
Terrain Park | Yes |
Acreage | 651 Acres |
Established | 1951 |
Run Count | 153 Trails |
Sugarloaf FAQ
How much snow did Sugarloaf receive over the past day?
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
What's the weather like at Sugarloaf today?
Weather today, a 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 30 by 10am, then falling to around 14 during the remainder of the day. wind chill values as low as -1. southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 35 mph.