Sunday River Wakes Up to 12 Inches of Fresh Snow on Christmas Eve
Best December conditions in nearly a decade with three feet of snow and more on the way
NEWRY, ME (December 24, 2025)—Christmas came early at Sunday River this year. The mountain picked up a foot of fresh snow overnight, adding to what's been an exceptional December that's already delivered three feet of snow with more on the way.
Olympian Troy Murphy skiing in fresh powder at Sunday River.
"December has been incredible for us, and waking up to a foot of snow on Christmas Eve is the perfect exclamation point," said Brian Heon, General Manager of Sunday River Resort. "Between the fresh snow and the efforts of our Mountain Operations team, the timing couldn't be better for families looking to get out and ski."
Cold temperatures have given Sunday River's snowmakers the green light to run nonstop, and they have taken advantage. Between natural snow and round-the-clock snowmaking, December conditions are the best they have been in nearly a decade. The resort currently has the most open terrain in Maine and New Hampshire spanning over 450 acres across eight peaks, with more terrain expansion on the way.
Christmas Week at Sunday River
Through the rest of vacation week, the resort is celebrating the holidays with a packed lineup of events:
- Twilight skiing runs nightly from 3-6PM in South Ridge and North Peak through January 3, with extended hours until 8PM on New Year's Eve.
- The Iglu is now open in Jordan Bowl, featuring a hand-carved ice bar. Accessible by ski, shuttle, or via the Cabin Cat snowcat ride from Sliders on Saturdays for a one-of-a-kind après experience.
- Dinner with Eddy and Betty on Saturday, December 27, kids can enjoy activities, dinner, and a book reading with Sunday River's beloved yetis. Tickets are on sale now.
- New Year’s Eve Foggy Goggle Party rings in the new year with live music by Skosh. Tickets are on sale now.
- New Year's Eve at Camp includes dinner from 5-10PM at the Grand Summit Hotel followed by fireworks at 8:30PM over in South Ridge. Reservations are recommended.
For the complete schedule of holiday events, please visit the events page. For conditions and terrain updates, check out the mountain report for the latest.
Media inquiries should contact Ellen Wainwright, Communications Manager, at ellen.wainwright@sundayriver.com or (207) 824-5218.
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