Sunridge Ski Area snow report
Sunridge Ski Area
Sunridge Ski Area is a family-friendly ski resort located in Edmonton, Alberta. The resort offers 10 runs, including a variety of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails. The best trails for advanced skiers are Blackout and The Face, while beginners should check out Big Bunny and Easy Rider. A little-known fact is that Sunridge was the first ski hill in Edmonton, opening in 1958. For beginners, the resort offers affordable ski lessons and equipment rentals. After a long day on the slopes, the best spot for apres ski is the Iron Horse Pub, located on the main floor of the lodge.
Terrain mix: The Sunridge Ski Area is a small ski resort located in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. While it does not have any designated mountain ranges associated with it, the resort is situated in a region known for its stunning mountain scenery and offers views of nearby peaks.
The ski area itself features a variety of ski runs and slopes of varying difficulty levels, with a vertical drop of approximately 400 feet. The terrain includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, making it suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
In addition to its skiing and snowboarding opportunities, Sunridge Ski Area also offers terrain parks, tubing hills, and a lodge with amenities such as a cafe and rental shop. The resort is a popular destination for families and beginners looking to enjoy a day on the slopes in a picturesque mountain setting.
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.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Sunridge Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
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 Sunridge Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Sunridge Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Sunridge Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Sunridge Ski Area 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 Sunridge Ski Area?
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 Sunridge Ski Area?
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 Sunridge Ski Area.