Brundage Mountain Resort kicks off 2026 with a solid base of 28 inches and overnight temps dipping to a crisp 18.7°F—perfect conditions for preserving the fresh powder. Brundage Mountain Resort in Idaho boasts over 1,500 acres of skiable terrain with a vertical drop of 1,800 feet.
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While snowpack remains about 40% below average for this time of year, don’t let that fool you: the terrain is skiing beautifully thanks to recent storms and expert grooming. Light snow continues to grace the mountain, with over 2 inches expected in the next 24 hours, nearly 4 inches in 72 hours, and an optimistic 13 inches forecasted over five days. The resort’s tree runs and groomers are in fine shape, especially after a recent flurry that brought 5 inches in just 75 minutes.
Big things are happening off the slopes, too. Brundage has launched full-time winter operations with expanded services and new additions like the Mountain Adventure Center, boosting pre- and post-ski amenities. The resort was also recently nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Ski Schools Award, highlighting its commitment to quality instruction. After ringing in the new year with the return of its “Light Up the Night” celebration, Brundage continues to grow its reputation as one of the best-kept secrets in Idaho skiing. Whether you're carving corduroy or sipping cocoa fireside, your perfect winter getaway awaits.
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Brundage Reservoir.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Brundage Mountain Resort.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Brundage Mountain Resort impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
Brundage Mountain Resort is located in the Payette National Forest in Idaho. The resort is situated in the Salmon River Mountains of the Rocky Mountains range. The highest peak in the area is Brundage Mountain, which has an elevation of 7,640 feet. The ski resort offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with over 1,500 acres of skiable terrain and 46 named trails. The resort also offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the Seven Devils Mountains and the Wallowa Mountains.
The resort is known for its tree skiing with steep, challenging runs like Hidden Valley and Temptation. For beginners, Easy Street and Explorer are great trails to start on. Brundage Mountain also has a unique historical fact - it was originally used as a landing strip for the US Forest Service in the 1930s. After skiing, head to Smoky's Bar & Grill for some après ski drinks and live music.
Night Skiing | No |
Lift Count | 5 Lifts |
Hourly Lift Capacity | 6700 per hour |
Base Elevation | 1780 Meters |
Terrain Park | Yes |
Acreage | 1500 Acres |
Established | 1961 |
Run Count | 46 Trails |
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, a 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. south wind around 7 mph. total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Brundage Mountain Resort is expected to receive up to 13.91" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
Northern Idaho is seeing the heaviest new snow and forecasts this week. The Schweitzer Basin near Sandpoint is forecasted to receive up to 16 inches of snow over the next five days, with a current snowpack of 43". Nearby sensors at Bear Mountain and Hidden Lake show similar snow activity, with 5-day forecasts of 19" and 22", respectively, making Schweitzer ... Read more