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Newry, western Maine

Sunday River

Sunday River has several base lodges and a broad network of mountain areas in western Maine. South Ridge concentrates beginner terrain, school services and rentals, while Barker and White Cap are different starting points. A group invitation should identify the lodge and planned session.

  • South Ridge beginner and school hub
  • Separate Barker and White Cap bases
  • Beginner tickets cover specified lifts

Sunday River snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow shown in this forecast: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (night). Chance Rain And Snow

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Slight Chance Rain Showers

    Night: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

    Wind from the northwest, 10 to 15 mph (16 to 24 km/h)

    High 43°F (6°C)Low 38°F (3°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Chance Rain Showers

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the west, 5 to 10 mph (8 to 16 km/h)

    High 48°F (9°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Chance Rain Showers

    Night: Chance Rain Showers

    Wind from the west, 5 to 15 mph (8 to 24 km/h)

    High 46°F (8°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the west, 10 to 15 mph (16 to 24 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 29°F (-2°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Chance Rain And Snow

    Wind from the northwest, 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h)

    High 42°F (6°C)Low 28°F (-2°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Chance Light Snow

    Night: Chance Rain And Snow

    Wind from the northeast, 5 to 10 mph (8 to 16 km/h)

    High 38°F (3°C)Low 29°F (-2°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Chance Rain And Snow

    Night: Chance Rain And Snow

    Wind from the north, 10 mph (16 km/h)

    High 38°F (3°C)Low 29°F (-2°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Sunday River

The beginner guide recommends the easiest South Ridge runs first and cautions that a green rating does not make every route suitable for a first day. Limited beginner tickets cover specified lifts, including South Ridge and learning surfaces; confirm access before choosing an upper-mountain lunch or crossing peaks.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Lessons meet slopeside near South Ridge's learning carpets. Adult first-experience equipment pickup is in the nearby Merrill Brook building. Check the booking and current parking/shuttle information, especially if someone is staying near another base lodge.

Plan a meetup at Sunday River

Meet at a named South Ridge landmark before equipment collection and plan a later break at that base. Friends starting at Barker or White Cap should arrange their own initial meeting and allow time to return to the lesson group rather than assuming all lodges are interchangeable.

Use the meetup message planner for Sunday River to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Sunday River official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Sunday River with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Sunday River

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.