Bogus Basin snow report
Bogus Basin
Bogus Basin is a popular ski resort in Idaho with 2,600 acres of skiable terrain. The best trails are the Paradise and Shafer Butte trails. Few people know that the resort was once home to the U.S. Forest Service's Fire Control Center during World War II. For beginner skiers, the Pioneer Lodge area has gentle slopes and a magic carpet lift. For an apres ski drink, the Simplot Lodge Bar is a great spot with a cozy atmosphere and stunning views of the valley. Overall, Bogus Basin is a great destination for skiers of all levels with beautiful scenery and interesting history.
Terrain mix: Bogus Basin Ski Resort in Idaho is situated in the Boise National Forest and is surrounded by several mountain ranges. The most prominent mountain range near the resort is the Boise Front, which includes peaks such as Shafer Butte, Mores Mountain, and Deer Point. These mountains offer a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding, with slopes ranging from beginner to advanced levels.
Additionally, Bogus Basin Ski Resort offers stunning views of the Sawtooth Mountains to the north and the Owyhee Mountains to the south. These mountain ranges provide a picturesque backdrop for visitors enjoying the resort's slopes and amenities.
Overall, Bogus Basin Ski Resort is known for its diverse mountain terrain, offering something for every type of skier or snowboarder. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an expert seeking challenging slopes, Bogus Basin has something to offer for everyone.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Bogus Basin -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Bogus Basin in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Bogus Basin reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Bogus Basin
Where does the snow data for Bogus Basin come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Bogus Basin?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Bogus Basin?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Bogus Basin.