Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Idaho's snow landscape is diversely packed, with Bear Canyon amassing a dramatic 130 inches of snowpack and a record 96 inches in the last 24 hours—astounding figures signaling potential avalanche threats. Meanwhile, forecasters predict up to 22 inches of fresh snowfall in areas like Hidden Lake, urging caution for travelers and winter sports enthusiasts.
Explore real-time snowpack depths across Idaho.
Residents of Idaho, particularly those in the Bear River Range, including those traveling over ID 36 through Emigration Summit, should brace for significant snowfall with accumulations of 5 to 10 inches and potentially up to 16 inches above pass level, as per the Winter Weather Advisory effective until January 2, 11:00 AM MST. Expect slick and hazardous road conditions that could severely impact travel. Additionally, areas in North and North Central Idaho are under an Air Stagnation Advisory due to trapped pollutants and deteriorating air quality, in effect until noon on January 1. It is crucial for individuals with respiratory concerns to take precautions and for all residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities in affected regions.
Bald Mountain (Not Sun Valley)
6"
Bogus Basin
6"
Brundage Mountain Resort
6"
Cottonwood Butte
6"
Kelly Canyon Ski Area
10"
Little Ski Hill
6"
Lookout Pass
12"
Lost Trail
6"
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
6"
Mount Pandora
6"
Pebble Creek Ski Area
10"
Pomerelle Ski Area
6"
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
12"
Silver Mountain Resort
12"
Snowhaven Ski Area
6"
Soldier Mountain
6"
Sun Valley
6"
Sun Valley - Bald Mountain
6"
Sun Valley - Dollar Mountain
6"
Tamarack Resort
6"
Daily from SNOTEL and NOAA sources.
Snowpack levels across Idaho are approximately 70.0% of normal compared to previous years.
Smiley Mountain is experiencing frigid temperatures of 27°.
Hidden Lake is expected to receive up to 22" of more snowfall over the next 5 days.
Currently at Nohrsc Bear Canyon with 130".