Brundage got 6" out of the weekend storm cycle, and this powder hound found some freshies in the trees. (Courtesy Brundage Mountain Resort). 

Notable snow totals over the last 48 hours: 

• Bogus Basin - 6"  
• Brundage - 6" 
• Pebble Creek - 5" 
• Tamarack - 4.5"
• Silver Mountain - 5" in the last 24, 7" in the last 48
• Schweitzer - 3"-9" in the last 48
• Lookout - 3"-5" 
• Pomerelle - 3"
• Sun Valley - 2"  

Rider shreds some freshies at Schweitzer on Sunday (Courtesy Schweitzer Mountain Resort).

Light snow and unsettled weather are forecast in the mountains generally on Monday. We've got some pockets of sunshine at Sun Valley, Bogus, Brundage, Tamarack, and Pomerelle to start off the week. In N. Idaho, clouds and light snow are possible during the ski/ride day but no significant accumulation is expected. 

The next storm with significant snow quantities will come through Idaho on Wed PM/Thursday. In Northern Idaho, Schweitzer could get up to 9" out of that system, Silver 6"-8", and less quantity at Lookout if forecast temps stay warm there with a high of 39 degrees on Thursday when there's 100 percent chance of precip. We'll see. 

In Central Idaho, Brundage could get 2" Tuesday and then another 9" by EOD Thursday. Tamarack is forecast to get 5" by Thursday. Daytime high temps at Bogus are expected to bring a wintry mix or all rain on Wed PM/Thursday as things stand now with a high of 45 degrees on Thursday. Yet I'm seeing snow levels below the base area, so that remains to be seen. 

Sun Valley could get up to 9" by EOD Thursday, even with a SW flow to the storm front. Pomerelle will get just light snow 2"-4" by Thursday EOD and Pebble maybe up to 6." 

Skies are expected to clear off by Saturday or partly cloudy anyway as another Low trough will be trying to move inland later in the week and then it moves south, taking more precip and snow with it.   

So we should be back into a little bit of spring skiing mode by the weekend. OpenSnow also shows it will dry out this weekend, and it will remain dry moving into the first week of April. 

Thanks for reading. My next forecast will be on Wednesday, March 27. 

- Steve Stuebner, Idaho Daily Snow 

Remember that pre-season season pass sales are happening right now at many Idaho ski resorts! Best pricing to finish spring skiing and for next year! 

Ski area closing dates have been added below, thanks to Ski Idaho. 

Sun Valley is operating 7 days a week. See the Sun Valley Mountain Report for the latest conditions. 90" base. 12 of 12 lifts running, 91 of 114 trails open. See more at Sun Valley events. Sun Valley has announced its closing date: April 21 -  one week longer than the normal mid-April closure.  

Wood River xc ski trails are open in the upper valley and Galena Lodge. See the latest grooming conditions here. 

Bogus Basin is open 7 days a week. See more details here. 79" base. Night skiing is open 7 days a week. Bogus Nordic trails are open. 7 of 10 lifts in operation, 56 of 93 trails open on Friday. All lifts will be running for the weekend. Closing date: April 14.  

Schweitzer Mountain is open for daily ops. 57"-98" base. 9 of 10 lifts running, 92 of 92 runs open, 3 of 3 parks. Nordic trails are groomed and open. All backside lifts and Outback Bowl are open. Closing date: April 14. Schweitzer will host Community Day on Friday with $20 lift tickets.    

Silver Mountain is operating 7 days a week. 55"-86" base. Chairlifts 1-5 open; 78 trails open. Closing date: April 20. 

Lookout Pass is open 7 days a week. 22"-73" base. 5 of 5 lifts running, 49 trails open. Skiers/riders are encouraged to wear green for St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 17. There will be drink specials in the bar and a beef and cabbage special for lunch. Lookout will host Toyota free ski day on Friday, March 22. Closing date: April 14.   

Brundage Mountain  is open for top-to-bottom skiing and riding, 7 days a week, all lifts in operation. 65"-99" base. 69 of 69 trails open. Closing date: April 14.   

Tamarack Resort is open 7 days a week. 58 runs open, 6 lifts, 2 parks, 87" base. See more at Tamarackidaho.com. Closing date: April 7.  

Lost Trail Ski Area on the Idaho-Montana border near Salmon is operating Thursday-Sunday. 55"-60" base, 5 of 5 lifts in operation, 69 of 69 trails, 2 of 2 parks. Closing date: April 7.   

Soldier Mountain near Fairfield is open Thursday-Sunday. Last weekend of operations! Closing March 23. 

Pomerelle is operating daily. Night skiing closed on March 2. 108" base. 3 of 3 lifts running, 32 of 32 trails open. Closing date: April 6. 

Magic Mountain is operating Thursday-Sunday. Last weekend of operations! Closing March 23.     

Pebble Creek is operating daily, 43"-88" base. 44 trails open. Closing date: March 31. 

Kelly Canyon is operating Thursday-Sunday. Closing date: March 30. 

Gateway to Kelly Canyon a new snow-tubing park near Heise is also open daily. 

Stay abreast of mountain avalanche conditions in Idaho: 

- Sawtooth Avalanche Center

- Payette Avalanche Center 

- Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center    

NEW: Snow Ratio Forecast

You can now get a good idea of the upcoming snow quality for the next storm via our new "Snow Ratio" forecast for any location in OpenSnow.

When we talk about snow quality, such as “light and fluffy” or “heavy and wet”, we are talking about the snow-to-liquid ratio. The higher the snow-to-liquid ratio, the lighter the snow quality, and vice-versa.

1. Go to any location screen and tap the "Snow Summary" tab.
2. Scroll down to the 5-day hourly or 10-day forecast section.
3. View the 5-day hourly or daily "Snow Ratio" forecast for the next 10 days.

10:1 will be fun but will feel a little heavy. 15:1 will offer some faceshots and feel pretty light. 20:1 will be incredibly light, almost like skiing through nothing but air.

This new feature is currently available with the latest version of the OpenSnow iOS app installed (App Store > OpenSnow > Update) or on the OpenSnow website (OpenSnow.com). It will be available in the OpenSnow Android app soon.

View → Snow Ratio Forecast