Best time to ski Sunday River
For the best snow, ski Sunday River in January, February, and March. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Sunday River 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 3,140 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Sunday River's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, February, and March 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.
Sunday River season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Sunday River?
For the best snow, ski Sunday River in January, February, and March. 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 Sunday River?
January is typically the snowiest month at Sunday River, with about 21% of the season's snow.
Does Sunday River have good snow in December?
December brings about 17% of Sunday River's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Sunday River getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Sunday River is forecast to get 1.9" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (3.9" at the summit), ranking #34 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Monday, Nov 9 with 1.9". Right now at mid-mountain it's 58°F, clear sky, with 7 mph wind.