Idaho Daily Snow
By Steve Stuebner, Forecaster Posted 4 years ago December 13, 2019
Snow storms tapering off, sunshine moving in
Summary
The snow storms are tapering off in most parts of Idaho on Friday, and skies will clear in some locations for some bluebird skiing this weekend on top of fresh snow. Pomerelle, Magic Mountain and Pebble Creek are expected to get 3-7 inches of new snow today, and more snow tonight, before the storm system leaves southeast Idaho. Light snow will fall through the weekend at Brundage Mountain, Tamarack Resort, and Northern Idaho resorts before sunshine is expected to come on Sunday and Monday.
Short Term Forecast
Skiers and riders enjoyed 4-6 inches of new snow at Schweitzer Mountain on Thursday with good visibility. It's Community Day at Schweitzer on Friday with $10 lift tickets.
The big snow predicted on Thursday did not hit maximum amounts predicted, but most Idaho resorts got enough snow out of that system to open this weekend, if they weren't open already. That's good news!
A 20-40 percent chance of snow is forecast at Brundage Mountain, Tamarack Resort, and Northern Idaho resorts through the weekend. Temperatures are cooling off markedly this weekend statewide, with highs in the 20s, and lows in the teens.
Sunshine is forecast at Bogus Basin and Sun Valley by Saturday afternoon and Sunday for some bluebird skiing this weekend.
Extended Forecast
Sunny skies are forecast to prevail early next week with colder temperatures, and then the next storm system is coming to Idaho next Thursday.
Announcements
Sun Valley Resort is operating daily on Bald Mountain with top-to-bottom skiing and riding on 39 runs, 21 of them groomed, and 6 lifts in operation. An opening date of Saturday, Dec. 13 is scheduled for Dollar Mountain.
Bogus Basin is operating daily. 10K of the Nordic trails are open. The tubing hill will reopen Friday, and the Mountain Coaster will reopen on Saturday.
Schweitzer Mountain is open 7 days a week, with skiing and riding on the front side. Friday is Community Day at Schweitzer with $10 lift tickets. They are opening the Great Escape quad and the Musical Chairs on Friday.
Tamarack Resort is opening the main part of the mountain on Friday and will operate daily from that point forward!
Brundage Mountain is opening all front-side lifts on Friday and will operate daily from that point forward.
Pomerelle is operating on weekends only through Dec. 21.
Magic Mountain, Silver Mountain and Lookout Pass are opening on Saturday.
Pebble Creek announced an opening day of Saturday, Dec. 21.
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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