📷 Bogus Basin
North America
Bogus Basin
Fair · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 51 verified open days
Best months to book: January, February, December · last season + 31-yr record
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Off-season — closed March 21
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Powder Days
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2026–27 season
Fair
2025-26 season average
Bogus Basin is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 20.5 across 51 verified open days.
January
#1 to book
40cm avg
February
#2 to book
29cm avg · scored 28.1
December
#3 to book
46cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #122 Feb – 28 Febscored 28.1
- #21 Mar – 7 Marscored 21.3
- #38 Mar – 14 Marscored 19.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 2 Apr – 15 Apr. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 10:02 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Off-season
Last season ended March 21, 2026
88 runs · 10 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
Unlock with ProHistorical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
Maps
Snow forecast mapsAll maps for Bogus Basin →
Webcams & Proof of Powder
Snow Marker (6,230 ft)
J.R. Simplot Base Area
Parking Lot 1All webcams & Proof of Powder →
About Bogus Basin
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.
Read the full resort guide →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.
