A warm overnight low of 37.4°F has left the slopes at Mount Pandora softer than usual for this time of year. Mount Pandora Ski Resort in Idaho offers a variety of trails for skiers of all levels.
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The current snowpack stands at 25 inches—just over 20 inches below the seasonal average—creating thinner coverage in off-piste areas. Despite this, groomed runs remain skiable, with early-morning corduroy offering the best experience. With a Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) of 6.2 inches, conditions are decent but could use a refresh.
Good news is on the horizon: a light snow system is expected to move in, bringing approximately 2.57 inches of new snow over the next 72 hours and an additional 2 inches in the 5-day outlook. While this won't fully replenish the base, it should freshen things up for the holiday week, especially on higher elevation trails. No major local headlines are impacting operation, making this Christmas Eve an ideal time for a relaxed day on the slopes. Expect spring-like conditions in the afternoon, so wax those skis accordingly and stay up to date with on-mountain alerts for terrain changes.
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 Mountain Meadows.
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 Mount Pandora.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Mount Pandora impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
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.
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.
Night Skiing | No |
Lift Count | 11 Lifts |
Hourly Lift Capacity | 8000 per hour |
Base Elevation | 1245 Meters |
Terrain Park | Yes |
Acreage | 2750 Acres |
Established | 2010 |
Run Count | 110 Trails |
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. snow level rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. partly sunny, with a high near 39. southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. chance of precipitation is 50%. little or no snow accumulation expected.
Mount Pandora is expected to receive up to 2.88" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
Nationwide, skiers and snowboarders are eyeing the latest snowfall reports and forecasts as resorts prepare for a fresh dusting. In Washington State, Nohrsc Sawmill Ridge has received 2 inches of new snow over the past 24 hours, with a base depth of 170 inches. While not a ski resort, the nearby Crystal Mountain Resort will surely benefit from this snowfall, ... Read more