Sun Valley snow report
Sun Valley
Sun Valley Ski Resort in Idaho boasts 2,154 acres of skiable terrain, with Bald Mountain serving as the main attraction. The bowls and glades of Seattle Ridge offer the best advanced skiing, while the Hemingway trail is a must for intermediate skiers. For beginners, Dollar Mountain has gentle slopes perfect for learning. Surprisingly, Sun Valley Resort was the first destination ski resort in the United States, built in 1936. For apres ski, the Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge offers a cozy atmosphere with live music and cocktails. Overall, Sun Valley is a classic ski destination with a rich history and varied terrain for all levels of ski enthusiasts.
Terrain mix: Sun Valley - Dollar Mountain Ski Resort is located in the Sawtooth Mountain Range in Idaho. The resort is specifically situated in the Smoky Mountains, which are part of the greater Sawtooth Range. Dollar Mountain itself is a smaller peak within the range, offering a variety of ski runs and terrain for all skill levels. The surrounding mountains provide a stunning backdrop for visitors to enjoy while skiing or snowboarding at the resort.
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 Sun Valley -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Boundary
- Wood River Campground
- Murdock
- Murdock Campground
- East Fork Baker Creek Campground
- Baker Creek Camping Area
Fishing spots
- Perkins Lake
- Alturas Lake And Pettit Lake Areas
- Yellowbelly Lake
- Marinac Fishing Access
- Redfish Lake
- Sunbeam Dam
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 Sun Valley in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Sun Valley reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Sun Valley
Where does the snow data for Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley?
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 Sun Valley?
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 Sun Valley.