Mt Ida snow report
Mt Ida
Mt. Ida ski resort is located in Southwest Montana and offers 27 trails with a total of 800 skiable acres. The resort is known for its exceptional beginner and intermediate runs, with gentle, wide-open slopes that are perfect for families and first-time skiers. One of the most interesting facts about the resort is that it was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal program that provided work relief during the Great Depression. For beginners, the best trail to start with is the Easy Street, while experts can try the challenging Upper Ridge Run. For apres ski, the Grizzly Lounge is a popular spot to grab a drink and enjoy live music.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Mt. Ida Ski Resort in Alaska include the following:
1. The Chugach Mountains: Mt. Ida is located within the Chugach Mountain Range, which is known for its rugged terrain and steep slopes.
2. Mount Ida: The resort is named after Mount Ida itself, which is a prominent peak in the Chugach Mountains. The mountain offers a variety of ski runs and terrain for all levels of skiers.
3. Glaciers: The Chugach Mountains are home to numerous glaciers, which provide stunning views and unique skiing opportunities at Mt. Ida Ski Resort.
4. Vertical drop: Mt. Ida has a significant vertical drop, making it a popular destination for advanced skiers and snowboarders looking for challenging terrain.
5. Snowfall: The resort receives heavy snowfall each winter, creating excellent skiing conditions for visitors. The abundant snow also allows for a long ski season at Mt. Ida.
Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects surrounding Mt. Ida Ski Resort offer a diverse and exciting skiing experience for visitors to enjoy.
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 Mt Ida -- 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 Mt Ida in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mt Ida reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mt Ida
Where does the snow data for Mt Ida 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 Mt Ida?
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 Mt Ida?
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 Mt Ida.