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Idaho Winter Sports

Sun Valley legend · Schweitzer Selkirks · Brundage powder · Bogus Basin urban access

Live conditions · Sawtooth + Payette Avalanche Centers · Road conditions · ITDF 511

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Avalanche Forecast: Sawtooth Avalanche Center (SAC) + Payette Avalanche Center (PAC) → Check before every backcountry outing. Forecasts are guidance only — they do not guarantee safety.

⚠️ Off-Season Notice: Most resorts operate November–April. Check individual resort websites for current season status and opening dates.

Sun Valley Resort (Bald Mountain)

Sun Valley / Wood River Valley

🔒 Closed — Off Season

Resort typically operates November–April. Check resort website for season dates.

Summit — 9,150ft

Temp

47°F

Wind

5 mph

Gust

6 mph

New Snow

0.0"

Base — 5,750ft

Temp

63°F

Wind

2 mph

Gust

4 mph

New Snow

0.0"

Acreage
2,054 ac

Vertical
3,400 ft

Lifts
18

Avg Snowfall
220"

Season
late November–mid-April (winter)

🛣️ Road Access

ID-75 can close in heavy snow between Ketchum and Shoshone. ITDF 511.idaho.gov road conditions.

⚠️ Avy Forecast → 🌐 Resort Website →

→ Hot Springs·→ Ohv

America's first destination ski resort (1936). Legendary terrain, world-class dining, Hemingway country. 3,400 vertical feet on Bald Mountain. Ketchum is the base town.

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area

Boise / Boise Front

🔒 Closed — Off Season

Resort typically operates November–April. Check resort website for season dates.

Summit — 7,590ft

Temp

44°F

Wind

13 mph

Gust

15 mph

New Snow

0.0"

Base — 6,100ft

Temp

50°F

Wind

10 mph

Gust

12 mph

New Snow

0.0"

Acreage
2,600 ac

Vertical
1,800 ft

Lifts
7

Avg Snowfall
180"

Season
December–early April (winter)

🛣️ Road Access

Bogus Basin Rd is steep and winding — chain control enforced in heavy snow. Allow extra time from Boise.

⚠️ Avy Forecast → 🌐 Resort Website →

→ Hot Springs·→ Ohv

Non-profit resort 16 miles from downtown Boise. Budget-friendly. Night skiing available. One of the most accessible urban ski resorts in the western US.

Brundage Mountain Resort

McCall / Payette Lake

🔒 Closed — Off Season

Resort typically operates November–April. Check resort website for season dates.

Summit — 7,640ft

Temp

42°F

Wind

5 mph

Gust

7 mph

New Snow

0.0"

Base — 5,800ft

Temp

50°F

Wind

4 mph

Gust

5 mph

New Snow

0.0"

Acreage
1,920 ac

Vertical
1,800 ft

Lifts
7

Avg Snowfall
300"

Season
December–April (winter)

🛣️ Road Access

ID-55 (Payette River Scenic Byway) can be icy in winter. Chain control enforced. ITDF 511.idaho.gov.

⚠️ Avy Forecast → 🌐 Resort Website →

→ Hot Springs

Powder haven near McCall. 300"+ average snowfall. 1,920 skiable acres. Famous for deep tree skiing. Lightly trafficked compared to resort-corridor areas.

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

Sandpoint / Selkirk Mountains Ikon Pass

🔒 Closed — Off Season

Resort typically operates November–April. Check resort website for season dates.

Summit — 6,400ft

Temp

39°F

Wind

6 mph

Gust

8 mph

New Snow

0.0"

Base — 4,040ft

Temp

50°F

Wind

6 mph

Gust

7 mph

New Snow

0.0"

Acreage
2,900 ac

Vertical
2,400 ft

Lifts
12

Avg Snowfall
300"

Season
November–April (winter)

🛣️ Road Access

Mountain road requires AWD/4WD or chains. Sandpoint is 80 mi from Spokane, WA. Check ITDF 511.idaho.gov.

⚠️ Avy Forecast → 🌐 Resort Website →

→ Hot Springs·→ Ohv

Largest ski resort in Idaho. 2,900 acres across 2 mountain flanks. Spectacular Lake Pend Oreille views. 25,000 acres of surrounding National Forest for backcountry. Ikon Pass.

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⚖️ Safety & Legal Disclaimers

• Avalanche forecasts are guidance only — they do not guarantee safety. Get avalanche training before backcountry travel. Carry beacon, probe, and shovel. Never enter avalanche terrain alone.
• Verify current conditions with your regional avalanche center before entering any backcountry terrain. Snowpack varies by slope aspect, elevation, and time of day.
• SNOTEL data is provided by NRCS and may have measurement errors or delays. Automated readings may not reflect actual surface conditions at your location.
• Backcountry skiing/riding is inherently dangerous. PeakScout does not assess route-specific hazards, cliffs, tree wells, or changing snowpack. All backcountry decisions rest solely with you.
• Resort conditions change daily — always verify current status, open lifts, and trail conditions directly with the resort before your visit.
• Road conditions can change rapidly. Mountain access roads may require chains, AWD/4WD, or close entirely. Check state DOT conditions (UT: 511.utah.gov · WY: wyoroad.info · ID: 511.idaho.gov) before every trip.
• Weather data sourced from Open-Meteo with up to 30-minute latency. Resort conditions may differ significantly from model output. No forecast is guaranteed accurate.
• PeakScout does not inspect, certify, or patrol any ski area or backcountry route. Do not use "safe" language for any avalanche terrain — only managed risk exists.

Conditions updated May 30, 2026, 12:13 PM MT · Weather: Open-Meteo