MOUNT PANDORA

SKI AREAS • IDAHO

MOUNT PANDORA

May 8, 2024

54.0" Snowpack (107% of Normal)

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41° Heavy Snow then Chance Snow

New snowfall today with 6" of fresh powder on the slopes, and snowpack levels reaching 54". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 45 inches, but can be as high as 104 inches.

Weather today, snow, mainly before noon. the snow could be heavy at times. high near 41. northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. chance of precipitation is 80%. new snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. Up to 2" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	107%
Max Recorded Snowpack	104"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours	6"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	2"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	1.92"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

Data sourced from Mountain Meadows

Recent Air Temperatures

Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Widespread frost before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

Hourly Forecast

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Long Term Outlook

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack levels are currently 19% above average, with snowpack depth last observed at 54 inches.

Snowpack Density

Snowpack vs Snow Water Equivalent

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Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.

Ski Area Summary

Mount Pandora

Mount Pandora Ski Resort in Idaho offers a variety of trails for skiers of all levels. Beginner skiers should check out the gentle slopes of the Bunny Hill, while advanced skiers will enjoy the challenge of the steep and narrow trails on the backside of the mountain. Interestingly, Mount Pandora was named after the Greek mythological character Pandora, who was said to have opened a box releasing all the world's evils. Few people know that the mountain was named after a local schoolteacher's daughter who was also named Pandora. After a day on the slopes, skiers can unwind at the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of The Powder Keg, a favorite apres ski hangout that offers live music and delicious food.

Terrain Overview

Mount Pandora Ski Resort in Idaho is situated in the Sawtooth Mountains, which are part of the Rocky Mountains range. The resort offers a variety of ski runs with different mountain aspects, including north-facing slopes, south-facing slopes, east-facing slopes, and west-facing slopes. These different aspects provide a range of ski terrain for all ability levels, from beginner to advanced skiers and snowboarders.