Best time to ski Sundance
For the best snow, ski Sundance in January, March, and December. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Sundance snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 8,250 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Sundance's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, March, and December get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Sundance season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Sundance?
For the best snow, ski Sundance in January, March, and December. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Sundance?
January is typically the snowiest month at Sundance, with about 20% of the season's snow.
Does Sundance have good snow in December?
December brings about 18% of Sundance's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Sundance getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Sundance has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 37°F, overcast, with 5 mph wind.