* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches in the valleys and up to 14 inches for the mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Boise Mountains and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
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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The ski area reports 1" of new snow today with snowpack levels rising to 29.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 42 inches, but can be as high as 119 inches. Weather today, snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. some thunder is also possible. high near 36. south wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. chance of precipitation is 80%. new snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. A snow storm is incoming, with 4 to 7 inches in the valleys and up to 14 inches for the mountain peaks forecasted.
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 1" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. some thunder is also possible. high near 36. south wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. chance of precipitation is 80%. new snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. A snow storm is incoming, with 4 to 7 inches in the valleys and up to 14 inches for the mountain peaks forecasted.
Brundage Mountain Resort is expected to receive up to 11.85" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.