Silver Mountain, ID, Report: Classic Chairlifts, Great Snow, No Crowds Report from Thursday, February 27, 2025 Way up in northern Idaho, in the weird strip of land between Washington and Montana called ‘the Panhandle’, lies Silver Mountain Resort. Named for the precious metal that was mined here along with zinc and lead, visitors to Silver can mine some golden memories of their own. Despite spending most of my ski days […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 6, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Moderate Refresh For ID, MT, and WY This Week This forecast was created at 7 a.m. PST on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 A series of mostly modest storm systems will track across the Northern Rockies this week, favoring higher elevations with light to moderate snowfall and occasionally gusty winds. Conditions should become milder heading into the weekend, with the potential for more wintry weather returning in the extended period […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
Kelly Canyon, ID, Report: Exploring East Idaho’s Best-Kept Ski Secret with Endless Potential Report from March 2, 2025 – Kelly Canyon, Idaho Situated just outside Idaho Falls, Kelly Canyon Resort, Idaho, is an inviting, family-friendly destination that combines the charm of a local hill with the allure of a hidden gem for skiers and snowboarders alike. Nestled partially in the stunning Targhee National Forest, the resort offers diverse terrain, a warm community atmosphere, […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 3, 2025 0 Comments
Bogus Basin, ID, Report: Sunset Laps at Idaho’s Home Mountain Report from Saturday, March 1, 2025 We arrived at Bogus Basin, Idaho, in the afternoon, greeted by the kind of spring conditions that make skiing this time of year so special. Considered the first spring by Idaho locals, reaching a high of 51°F, the snow was soft, the sun was shining, and the relaxed atmosphere was exactly what you’d expect from […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 2, 2025 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 10″ for Wyoming This Week Warm, dry conditions continue through Sunday before shifting to a cooler, more unsettled pattern starting Monday, with moderate snowfall across higher terrain through mid-week. Initially, warm weather dominates, but by Monday morning, a transition begins as cooler air and precipitation arrive. Snowfall totals are modest, but ski resorts above 4,000 feet, especially those favoring northwest upslope flow, will see moderate […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: March Brings Plentiful Snow and Cool Temperatures to the West This forecast was created at 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 We are now in the home stretch of winter, with less than three weeks until spring begins on March 20. In the Western U.S., March is when most mountains reach peak snowpack before warmer temperatures cause runoff to outpace new snowfall. To see what the current snowpack is […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 28, 2025 0 Comments
What is the State of the U.S. Snowpack as We Near the End of Winter? The end of February is upon us, and spring will be here in three short weeks, so let’s take a look at the current snowpack across the Western U.S. and see how it compares to historical averages. The snowpack comprises layers of snow from various storms that coalesce throughout the winter while temperatures are cold and snow storms are plentiful. […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 28, 2025 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on February 26 It’s always snowing somewhere! From Washington to Idaho, these resorts have reported the largest 24-hour snow totals today. Related: 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend At the time of writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in the last 24 hours. Others with bigger totals may still need to update their websites. All numbers were taken […] SnowBrains | February 26, 2025 0 Comments