Great composition in this pic by Cooper Morton of the backside of Sun Valley Lodge and the ice skating facility, which is open to the public daily. (courtesy Sun Valley)

High pressure is aloft in the Western United States, bringing dry weather and causing some ground fog and inversions in the mountain valleys. Weather models show this system is expected to stay in place through next week, perhaps to the end of the month.

 

GFS forecast model looking out for the next 10 days shows no snow coming to Sun Valley and Central Idaho through Jan. 25. 

Enjoy Sun Valley's immaculate groomers on the Bald Mountain this weekend. Ninety-nine runs open, 45 groomers and 11 lifts in operation. 

 
Have you ever visited Galena Lodge, north of Ketchum and Sun Valley? They have a great variety of xc and snowshoe trails, and they have a limited seating for dinner. Inquire at galenalodge.com. 

Thanks for reading! My next forecast will be Monday, Jan. 16.

STEVE STUEBNER 

 

Sun Valley is operating daily in its 86th year of operation. See mountain report for more information.

Dollar Mountain is open, Baldy Bowls, Sunrise Bowl and Seattle Ridge are open. 99 trails open, 45 goomers, and 11 lifts in operation. Reporting 56" base at the base area and 86" on top.   

Galena Lodge is open for xc skiing and snowshoeing. See grooming report for more information.
Article in the Mountain Express: https://www.mtexpress.com/news/recreation/galena-lodge-to-open-for-winter-season/article_48e932e4-4989-11ec-9a33-2b3e5cd51628.html

Sawtooth Avalanche Center  has the latest information on avalanche danger in the Sun Valley area. If you go backcountry skiing, be sure to check on the latest avalanche conditions. See more details at the link above. 

Sun Valley ranked #1 in North America two years in a row ... https://www.mtexpress.com/news/recreation/sun-valley-is-no-1-ski-destination-again/article_cd677ec6-32c9-11ec-bf06-77adede9288a.html

See Sun Valley events coming up.  

Recommend Twin Falls Times-News article on the latest improvements at Sun Valley and beyond ...  

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