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Tier B — Favored

📷 Kelly Canyon Ski Resort

North America

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort

Status unconfirmed

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC · informational only

Status unconfirmed

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:02 AM•Weather at base: 1707m

Overview

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently not operating today. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is located in eastern Idaho near Ririe and offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with terrain suitable for all skill levels. The resort features 640 skiable acres, night skiing on most of its runs, and a variety of winter activities including snowboarding, tubing, and Nordic trails. Key amenities include equipment rentals, lessons, and a base lodge with dining options, making it a convenient destination for both day trips and extended visits. Its approachable terrain and emphasis on accessibility make it a popular choice for beginners and families.

Resort Info

Summit2012m
Base1707m
Vertical305m
Lifts5
Runs52
Skiable Area1023 acres
Average snowfall200 inches / 510 cm
CountryUnited States
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Ski passes

Indy Pass

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

Top Après Ski

The Lodge at Kelly Canyon – This welcoming spot at the base of the mountain is known for its cozy atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and après-ski drinks, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Status unconfirmed

Status unconfirmed

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

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Depth

Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.

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No new snow has fallen in the past week.

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Forecast

The 14-day snow outlook is currently not available.

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Historic

Season-to-date snowfall is not available for this year, while the 5-year average to date is 178cm.

Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

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Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northern Rockies & Canadian Rockies region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC

Base

1707m

Temp

19.2°C

Wind

8.4km/h

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2012m

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17.2°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort El Niño rank & forecast

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort ranks #164 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +4% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#164 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +4% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kelly Canyon Ski Resort averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -10%, '15-16 -27%, '23-24 +49%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −10%'15-16 −27%'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 Kelly Canyon Ski Resort (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, 9:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
20 / 136.3mm
Sat, Aug 29
19 / 112.7mm
Sun, Aug 30
20 / 81.8mm
Mon, Aug 31
22 / 60.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
21 / 70.9mm
Wed, Sep 2
21 / 12
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)4.51.20.60.52.10.10.601.200.40.200.80.1000
Temp (°C)141817121713111912112111122112152015
Wind (km/h)8881215614221137104105202114
Gusts (km/h)162319233421304420113430304540334439

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2012m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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20.1°

12.6°

11 km/h

Sat

29

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18.8°

10.9°

19 km/h

Sun

30

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19.9°

8.2°

22 km/h

Mon

31

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21.9°

6.4°

13 km/h

Tue

1

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21.2°

7.2°

15 km/h

Wed

2

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21.1°

11.9°

22 km/h

Thu

3

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25.1°

8.5°

17 km/h

Fri

4

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23.4°

13.1°

28 km/h

Sat

5

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16.3°

7.9°

23 km/h

Sun

6

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17.2°

4°

18 km/h

Summit elevation (2012m) • 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, 09:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 178cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 136cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

Kelly Canyon Ski Resort Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 153cm with an average of 89 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
November17cm10 days6cm16cm5cm
December34.4cm17 days26cm43cm7.3cm
January32.8cm17 days49cm62cm6.8cm
February25.5cm15 days59cm69cm5.6cm
March19.8cm12 days51cm68cm5.5cm
April12.6cm9 days21cm40cm3.9cm
May3.9cm3 days2cm8cm3.1cm

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

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 118 cm (46 in), about 19% 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

118 cm

10 El Niño winters · 19% below median

All-season median

146 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10118 cm97 cm – 180 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12158 cm133 cm – 179 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8152 cm123 cm – 186 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 Kelly Canyon Ski Resort

Where is Kelly Canyon Ski Resort?
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Kelly Canyon Ski Resort?
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort runs from a base elevation of 1,707 m (5,600 ft) to a summit of 2,012 m (6,601 ft), giving a vertical drop of 305 m (1,001 ft).
How big is Kelly Canyon Ski Resort?
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort has 1,023 acres (414 hectares) of skiable terrain, 52 marked runs and 5 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Kelly Canyon Ski Resort?
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Kelly Canyon Ski Resort get in a typical season?
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort averages 200 inches / 510 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Kelly Canyon Ski Resort in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #164 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Kelly Canyon Ski Resort averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -10%, '15-16 -27%, '23-24 +49%. A pattern, not a promise.