Idaho Daily Snow
By Steve Stuebner, Forecaster Posted 6 years ago March 22, 2018
New snow expected this weekend following Pineapple Express
Summary
Pull out your umbrella today, as a warm storm system from the South Pacific and California curls into Idaho, bringing rain at most ski areas except at the highest elevations. The good news is that a cold front will push through Thursday night, and significant quantities of new snow are expected Friday-Sunday. Mostly sunny skies are expected next week for Spring Break.
Short Term Forecast
Snow amounts predicted through Sunday on Weatherbell are showing lighter amounts of snow than the upside of snowfall predicted in the forecasts.
Snow levels are expected to range from 7,500-8,500 feet on Thursday, depending on location, making for soggy conditions at most ski areas. A cold front will advance across Idaho on Thursday night, bringing snow levels down to 4,000 feet, and substantial snowfall is expected Friday-Sunday.
Schweitzer Mountain and Silver Mountain are expected to receive 4-8 inches of snow, Pomerelle 5-13 inches, Pebble Creek 4-8 inches, Brundage Mountain 2-5 inches, Bogus Basin 3-7 inches of snow and Sun Valley 3-7 inches of snow in Friday-Sunday. Temperatures will remain more winter-like through that period, with freezing temperatures at night and highs in the low 30s.
Extended Forecast
The skies are expected to clear by Monday, and mostly sunny skies are forecast for Spring Break week statewide. There may be some clouds here and there. Temperatures will remain cool, however, so the Hawaiian attire for spring skiing may be a bit chilly until later in the week. It should warm up a little bit more each day through the week. Don't forget the sun screen!
Announcements
Toyota U.S. Alpine Championships at Sun Valley, March 21-26
https://www.sunvalley.com/usalpine
$29 lift tickets for college students at Silver Mountain through March 26
https://www.facebook.com/events/201458533773151/
Saturday, March 24 GROM Games at Tamarack for skiers and riders 13 and under
http://tamarackidaho.com/event/grom-games-2
24 hours of Schweitzer GS race on Saturday, March 24
https://www.schweitzer.com/event/24-hours-of-schweitzer/
Free lift tickets for kids 17 and under at Brundage on Sunday, March 25
https://brundage.com/event/gimme-a-break/
Jam Session Slopestyle for kids aged 7-17 at Brundage Mountain March 31
https://www.facebook.com/events/354119301760197/
About Our Forecaster
Steve Stuebner
Forecaster
Steve Stuebner has a big appetite for outdoor fun. When he's not providing snow forecasts for Idaho, Steve works on web videos, press releases, blogs, and social media, with a specialization in natural resources, outdoor travel, and tourism.
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