Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Chocolate Gulch · 6 mi · 6,310 ft · read 1 Nov
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?+1.2 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | +1.2 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?+0.2 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | +0.2 °C |
| 13–19 NovMarginal?+1.4 °C vs normal | About normal5 in · normally 4 in | no call | +1.4 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?+1.2 °C vs normal | About normal7 in · normally 7 in | no call | +1.2 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?+0.9 °C vs normal | About normal11 in · normally 11 in | no call | +0.9 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?+0.6 °C vs normal | About normal13 in · normally 13 in | no call | +0.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal31st percentile
December
Well below normal31st percentile
January
Well below normal29th percentile
February
Well below normal30th percentile
March
Well below normal32nd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
30 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
52% below36% near12%
December
54% below36% near10%
January
57% below33%9%
February
55% below36% near9%
March
52% below39% near9%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 30 in
The mountain
- Vertical3,400 ft 5,750 ft to 9,150 ft
- Skiable terrain2,500 ac
- Average snowfall220 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts12
- Marked runs141 49 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner41%20 mi
- Intermediate24%12 mi
- Advanced35%17 mi
Getting there
SUN
Drive from Sun Valley-Haileyregional airport
44 min16 mi
BOI
Drive from Boisemajor hub
3 h 17153 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gembarely
Powderbarely
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrya little
Snowmakingoutstanding
Villageoutstanding
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 5 in | 2 in – 10 in2–10 in | 28 in | -4 °C | 72% |
| DecemberDec | 18 in | 12 in – 30 in12–30 in | 63 in | -8 °C | 66% |
| JanuaryJan | 32 in | 25 in – 46 in25–46 in | 47 in | -8 °C | 68% |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 in | 31 in – 53 in31–53 in | 43 in | -7 °C | 69% |
| MarchMar | 44 in | 31 in – 65 in31–65 in | 33 in | -3 °C | 67% |
| AprilApr | 30 in | 14 in – 55 in14–55 in | 11 in | 1 °C | 64% |
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