📷 Soldier Mountain Ski Area
North America
Soldier Mountain Ski Area
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Soldier Mountain Ski Area is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:07 UTC.
Resort Guide
Soldier Mountain Ski Area is located in the Sawtooth National Forest near Fairfield, Idaho, offering 1,150 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of groomed runs and backcountry access. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, two chairlifts, a magic carpet for beginners, and a base lodge with dining and rental services. Signature experiences include guided snowcat skiing on over 2,000 acres of powder-filled bowls and glades, making it a destination for both casual skiers and adventure seekers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Soldier Mountain Ski Area
Lifts
3
Skiable area
1150 ac
Longest run
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable.
Historic
This season-to-date snowfall is not available for comparison against the 5-year to-date average of 256cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Pacific Northwest & BC region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC
Base
1754m
Temp
25.7°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
1971m
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Wind
3km/h
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Summit
2188m
Temp
22.9°C
Wind
2.9km/h
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Soldier Mountain Ski Area (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 21, 3:07 PM
Today 30 / 150.2mm | Sat, Aug 22 27 / 150.4mm | Sun, Aug 23 24 / 15 | Mon, Aug 24 26 / 12 | Tue, Aug 25 26 / 120.3mm | Wed, Aug 26 26 / 130.3mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Temp (°C) | 21 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 18 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 14 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 50 | 19 | 12 | 36 | 24 | 31 | 38 | 35 | 18 | 39 | 36 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2188m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
30.2°
14.9°
13 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
26.5°
15.2°
18 km/h
Sun
23
⛅
24.4°
14.5°
19 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
26°
11.8°
14 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
26.2°
11.5°
12 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
25.7°
12.6°
15 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
24.1°
13.6°
15 km/h
Fri
28
🌤️
23.4°
7.8°
13 km/h
Sat
29
☀️
22°
11.1°
16 km/h
Sun
30
⛅
24.2°
5.7°
20 km/h
Summit elevation (2188m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:07 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 256cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 245cm full-season avg
256cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Soldier Mountain Ski Area Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 268cm with an average of 101 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 31.8cm | 12 days | 10cm | 25cm | 9.8cm |
| December | 64.6cm | 16 days | 43cm | 71cm | 13.8cm |
| January | 51.3cm | 15 days | 75cm | 97cm | 12.2cm |
| February | 43.4cm | 15 days | 87cm | 103cm | 9.2cm |
| March | 38.5cm | 15 days | 90cm | 107cm | 9.4cm |
| April | 19.5cm | 12 days | 66cm | 88cm | 5.7cm |
| May | 8cm | 7 days | 16cm | 41cm | 3.2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Soldier Mountain Ski Area, ERA5 season snowfall median was 223 cm (88 in), about 9% 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
223 cm
10 El Niño winters · 9% below median
All-season median
245 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 223 cm | 212 cm – 268 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 253 cm | 240 cm – 340 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 241 cm | 218 cm – 357 cm | 2025, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Soldier Mountain Ski Area
- Where is Soldier Mountain Ski Area?
- Soldier Mountain Ski Area is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Soldier Mountain Ski Area?
- Soldier Mountain Ski Area runs from a base elevation of 1,754 m (5,755 ft) to a summit of 2,188 m (7,178 ft), giving a vertical drop of 434 m (1,424 ft).
- How big is Soldier Mountain Ski Area?
- Soldier Mountain Ski Area has 1,150 acres (465 hectares) of skiable terrain and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Soldier Mountain Ski Area?
- Soldier Mountain Ski Area 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 Soldier Mountain Ski Area get in a typical season?
- Soldier Mountain Ski Area averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
