Join us this Saturday the 27th for the first race in the Showdown Trail Running Series. The 5k will kick off at 9am. Info on our events page.

Mountain Status

At A Glance

CURRENT WEATHER

70°F

Trails Open

0/77

CURRENT HOURS

Since 4pm

0"

24 Hrs

0"

48 Hrs

0"

Base Depth

0"

All uphill routes are closed until the 26/27 season. Thank you for a great year!

Current Status

SNOWFALL

Since 4PM

0"

Last 24 Hours

0"

Last 48 Hours

0"

Season Total

67"

CONDITIONS

Base Depth

0"

Open Lifts

0/3

Open Trails

0/77

Primary Surface

LOW_SNOWFALL

Secondary Surface

LOW_SNOWFALL

LIFTS

  • Primo ChairCLOSED
  • Segundo ChairCLOSED
  • Tercero ChairCLOSED

Live
Webcams

You can view the 24-hour snow totals on the right side, where the snow stake is cleared daily at 4pm. Storm totals are displayed on the left side.

We open the lifts early at 8:30am for all of our Powder Pass holders when the right hand side of the snow stake accumulates 4 or more inches overnight (4pm – 6am).

Live ValleyOrtho

Snow Cam

Sponsored by ValleyOrtho

PHQ Cam

Sponsored by First Bank

Leonard's Lookout

Sponsored by Alpine Bank

Leonard's Lookout

Sponsored by Alpine Bank

5-Day Forecast

Forecast powered by OpenSnow
Day Snow Precip Condition Temperature Wind Wind Gust
Tue 23 0-0" 0% Clear Clear Min 57° F / Max 71° F W9 mph 14 mph
Wed 24 0-0" 0% Windy Windy Min 56° F / Max 72° F WSW12 mph 18 mph
0-0" 45% Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storms Min 49° F / Max 65° F SW12 mph 22 mph
Thu 25 0-0" 57% Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storms Min 48° F / Max 60° F WSW11 mph 19 mph
0-0" 49% Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storms Min 50° F / Max 57° F SW7 mph 11 mph
Fri 26 0-0" 16% Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storms Min 50° F / Max 66° F SW13 mph 23 mph
0-0" 3% Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storms Min 53° F / Max 65° F SW18 mph 34 mph
Sat 27 0-0" 0% Windy Windy Min 52° F / Max 66° F SW23 mph 44 mph
0-0" 0% Windy Windy Min 53° F / Max 66° F SW25 mph 49 mph
Sun 28 0-0" 0% Windy Windy Min 52° F / Max 65° F SW25 mph 48 mph


Trail Status

Looking for trail conditions? Choose a trail type below to see the latest status.

EASIEST 0/11 Open
  • Buckmaster (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Grizzly (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Grizzly Road (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Ivy's Run (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Loop (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Midway (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Segundo Road (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Tercero (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • The Parks (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Upper Columbine (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Ute (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
MORE DIFFICULT 0/22 Open
  • Beaujolais (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Blue Catwalk (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Blue Tango (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Columbine (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Cornice (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Crystal (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Dawson (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Dotsero (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Enchanted Forest (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Ferret's Hollow (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Flip Rock (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Grizzly Face (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Joslin (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Little Max (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Peace Pipe (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Rebel (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Sun King (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Sunburst (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Sundance (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Sundown (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Ute Cutoff (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • White River (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
MORE DIFFICULT 0/13 Open
  • Blue Finger (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Defiance (Upper) (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • E. Wishbone (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Frying Pan Alley (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Holiday Hill (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Inspiration (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Midland Express (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Primo (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Segundo (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Sherman Forest (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Showdown (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • W. Wishbone (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Zephyr (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
EXPERT ONLY 0/28 Open
  • A1 (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • A2 (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • A3 (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Banzai (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Cassanova Glades (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Cedar Glade (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Charlie's Glades (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Deception (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Defiance (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Devil's Dare (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Gibson Glades (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Gilberto Glades (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Gnarly Knob (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Joslin Glades (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Lower Que Pasa (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Perry's Plunge (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Que Pasa (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Rapid Transit (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Sundown Glades (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Teed's Run (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • The Heathen (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Tod's Ride (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Tom J Glades (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Zephyr Glades (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Cedar Glades (Hike-Out Only) (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Lower Deception (UNDEF)
    CLOSED
  • Lower Defiance (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Vortex (Hike-Out Only) (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
TERRAIN PARKS 0/1 Open
  • Sherick Park (GROOMED)
    CLOSED
UPHILL ROUTES 0/2 Open
  • Green Route (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED
  • Orange Route (NOT_GROOMED)
    CLOSED

Experience Sunlight Mountain Ski Area Year-Round

Whether you’re planning your next powder day or simply checking the latest conditions, the Sunlight Mountain ski area offers a true Colorado mountain experience without the crowds or high prices of larger resorts. With 77 trails, over 700 acres of terrain, and friendly local vibes, Sunlight is perfect for families, beginners, and expert riders alike.

Keep an eye on this page for real-time snow totals, lift operations, and weather updates, everything you need to plan your perfect day on the mountain.

Want to make the most of your trip? Explore our Colorado lift tickets for the best deals, check out ski and snowboard rentals, or discover Colorado ski packages that combine lodging, hot springs, and skiing for an unforgettable getaway.

Sunlight Mountain Stats

GENERAL MOUNTAIN STATISTICS

Average Snowfall
approx. 227"
Typical Season Length
4 months (Early Dec - Early Apr.)

GENERAL MOUNTAIN STATISTICS

Total Skiable Acres
>730
Base Elevation
7,885'
Summit Elevation
9,895
Vertical Drop
2,010'

GENERAL MOUNTAIN STATISTICS

Total Trails
75
Green (Easiest)
16%
Blue (More Difficult)
29%
Black (Most Difficult)
17%
Double Black (Expert)
37%
Terrain Park
1, Sherrick Park
Steepest Run
The Heathen: 52°
Longest Run
Ute: 2.5 Miles

GENERAL MOUNTAIN STATISTICS

Total Lifts
3
Fixed Triple
2
Fixed Quad
1
Uphill Routes
2

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