Ski Report

Mount Pandora snow report

Idaho, United States Sampson
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Mount Pandora -- Idaho ski resort
Mount Pandora Idaho · Sampson
About this resort

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 mix: 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.

StateIdaho
LocationSampson
Base elevation4,085 ft
Summit elevation10,384 ft
Skiable acreage2,750 acres
Lifts11
Runs110
Longest run11,155 ft
Opened2010
Terrain parkYes
Night skiingNo
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Regional snowpack

Nearby SNOTEL stations

USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Mount Pandora is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.

Around the area

Beyond the slopes

Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mount Pandora -- 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 Mount Pandora in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mount Pandora reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Mount Pandora

Where does the snow data for Mount Pandora 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 Mount Pandora?

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 Mount Pandora?

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.

More ski areas

Other resorts near here

Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Mount Pandora.

Premium feature

Favorites and snow alerts are part of Snoflo Premium. Save resorts, set snowfall thresholds, and get push notifications when the SNOTEL crosses.

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Manage alerts in the Snoflo app

Custom snow alerts are configured in the iOS app -- favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me at 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.

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