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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Bogus Basin

North America

Bogus Basin

Off-season

Last season ended March 21, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed March 21

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 1798m

Overview

Bogus Basin is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended March 21, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Bogus Basin is a non-profit ski area located just 16 miles from downtown Boise, Idaho, offering over 2,600 acres of skiable terrain across 90 named runs. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with diverse terrain for all abilities, including night skiing, Nordic trails, and a mountain coaster. Key amenities include multiple lodges, equipment rentals, lessons, and year-round activities, making it a versatile destination for both winter and summer recreation. Its proximity to Boise and community-focused operations distinguish Bogus Basin as a unique and accessible mountain experience.

Resort Info

Summit2347m
Base1798m
Vertical549m
Lifts10
Runs88
Skiable Area2600 acres
Average snowfall250 inches / 635 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedMarch 21, 2026
Projected openingNovember 28, 2026

Ski passes

Powder Alliance

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Freedom Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Pioneer Lodge – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and rustic mountain charm, Pioneer Lodge at Bogus Basin is a popular après-ski spot where guests gather for hearty food, local brews, and live music events, making it a favorite for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2347mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SNOTELSummit 3cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1798m

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16°C

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2.6km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Bogus Basin El Niño rank & forecast

Bogus Basin ranks #99 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +9% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#99 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +9% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Bogus Basin averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Bogus Basin sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -6%, '15-16 -17%, '23-24 +49%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −6%'15-16 −17%'23-24 +49%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Bogus Basin (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
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Sat, Aug 29
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Sun, Aug 30
16 / 1
Mon, Aug 31
21 / 2
Tue, Sep 1
18 / 50.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
14 / 40.3mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)00000000000000.50.10.100.2
Temp (°C)141914111811514782091018106139
Wind (km/h)51264127375483585396
Gusts (km/h)163722193730162817112817183341233638

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2347m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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19.8°

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14 km/h

Sat

29

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18.4°

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18 km/h

Sun

30

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15.5°

0.6°

8 km/h

Mon

31

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20.9°

1.6°

9 km/h

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18°

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13 km/h

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13 km/h

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18.6°

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9 km/h

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13°

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5

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9.8°

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14 km/h

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6

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14.2°

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7 km/h

Summit elevation (2347m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 161cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~124 cm. That's 38% below the 5-year average (200 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 23% below the 30-year average (161 cm).

Bogus Basin Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 175cm with an average of 78 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November18.7cm10 days3cm9cm5.4cm
December46cm16 days16cm33cm9.7cm
January39.8cm15 days35cm48cm8.5cm
February29.4cm13 days36cm48cm7.4cm
March23.4cm12 days22cm39cm6.3cm
April10.2cm7 days5cm13cm4.3cm
May3.8cm2 days0cm5cm3.6cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 28, 2026

Through Mar 21, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Bogus Basin, ERA5 season snowfall median was 155 cm (61 in), about 11% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

155 cm

10 El Niño winters · 11% below median

All-season median

175 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10155 cm114 cm – 176 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12195 cm166 cm – 217 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8191 cm147 cm – 202 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Bogus Basin

Where is Bogus Basin?
Bogus Basin is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Bogus Basin?
Bogus Basin runs from a base elevation of 1,798 m (5,899 ft) to a summit of 2,347 m (7,700 ft), giving a vertical drop of 549 m (1,801 ft).
How big is Bogus Basin?
Bogus Basin has 2,600 acres (1,052 hectares) of skiable terrain, 88 marked runs and 10 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Bogus Basin?
Bogus Basin is on the Powder Alliance and Freedom Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Bogus Basin?
Bogus Basin typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Bogus Basin get in a typical season?
Bogus Basin averages 250 inches / 635 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Bogus Basin in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #99 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Bogus Basin averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Bogus Basin sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -6%, '15-16 -17%, '23-24 +49%. A pattern, not a promise.