Sugarloaf ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Maine, United States · Base 1,411 ft · Summit 4,236 ft · Vertical 2,825 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Sugarloaf snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; no new snow forecast in the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0.1 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 0.1 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22 with no new snow in the 7-day forecast.
On the Ikon Pass for beginners and intermediates at 2% of normal, book Jan 3 and Feb 28 and skip Dec 27.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Sugarloaf
How much snow does Sugarloaf get?
About 200 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 48 inches.
When is the best time to ski Sugarloaf?
For the most snow, December through February; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Sugarloaf good for beginners?
45% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 31% intermediate and 24% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Sugarloaf on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Sugarloaf is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates; limited terrain for experts
■ Beginner 45% · ■ Intermediate 31% · ■ Advanced 24%
136 mapped runs (about 47 miles) and 15 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 2.5 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Saddleback Maine · 11 mi
- Sunday River Maine · 47 mi
- Wildcat Mountain New Hampshire · 70 mi
- Bretton Woods New Hampshire · 77 mi
- Attitash New Hampshire · 80 mi
- Burke Mountain Vermont · 84 mi
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