IDAHO — The faucet is turned on in the western USA, and ski resorts across Idaho are overjoyed at the prospect of a consistent winter weather pattern over the next 10 days.
Overnight, one lucky ski resort in Northern Idaho received over a foot of fresh snow. In the central and western mountains, most resorts reported between 8 and 12 inches.
For those earning their turns, the snowpacks at many locations across the Idaho backcountry are highly unstable. Backcountry skiers, riders, and snowmobilers should exercise extreme caution if venturing into avalanche terrain. There is currently an Avalanche Warning in effect for Galena Summit and the Eastern Mountains.
Idaho Snowfall Roundup
*Ski areas listed in order of snow totals
Pebble Creek - Reopens Wednesday
24 Hour Snowfall - NA
48 Hour Snowfall - NA
Season Total - NA
Base Depth - 25"
Soldier Mountain - Open Weekends Only
24 Hour Snowfall - NA
48 Hour Snowfall - NA
Season Total - 26"
Base Depth - 10-20"
Kelly Canyon
24 Hour Snowfall - 2"
48 Hour Snowfall - 4"
Season Total - 26"
Base Depth - 19"
Pomerelle
24 Hour Snowfall - 4"
48 Hour Snowfall - 4"
Season Total - 71"
Base Depth - 26"
Silver Mountain Resort
24 Hour Snowfall - 5"
48 Hour Snowfall - 6"
Season Total - 151" (summit)
Base Depth - 51"
Lookout Pass Ski Area
24 Hour Snowfall - 6"
48 Hour Snowfall - 15"
Season Total - 268" (summit)
Base Depth - 36"
Tamarack Resort
24 Hour Snowfall - 8"
48 Hour Snowfall - 8"
Season Total - 126"
Base Depth - 51"
Bogus Basin
24 Hour Snowfall - 9"
48 Hour Snowfall - 9"
Season Total - 71"
Base Depth - 32"
Sun Valley
24 Hour Snowfall - 10"
48 Hour Snowfall - 10"
Season Total - 91"
Base Depth - 68"
Brundage Mountain Resort
24 Hour Snowfall - 12"
48 Hour Snowfall - 12"
Season Total - 159" (summit)
Base Depth - 49"
Schweitzer
24 Hour Snowfall - 13"
48 Hour Snowfall - 14"
Season Total - 115"
Base Depth - 24"
