Sunday River ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Maine, United States · Base 787 ft · Summit 3,150 ft · Vertical 2,362 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Sunday River 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 none in the 7-day summit snow forecast.
On the Ikon Pass in Maine for beginners and intermediates, skip the busy week of 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 Sunday River
How much snow does Sunday River get?
About 167 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 40 inches.
When is the best time to ski Sunday River?
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 Sunday River good for beginners?
37% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 31% intermediate and 32% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Sunday River on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Sunday River 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 37% · ■ Intermediate 31% · ■ Advanced 32%
145 mapped runs (about 53 miles) and 20 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 1.6 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Wildcat Mountain New Hampshire · 24 mi
- Bretton Woods New Hampshire · 32 mi
- Attitash New Hampshire · 33 mi
- Saddleback Maine · 36 mi
- Sugarloaf Maine · 47 mi
- Cannon Mountain New Hampshire · 47 mi
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