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Sun Valley ski resort

📷 Sun Valley

North America

Sun Valley

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for Season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

May 17

11d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: May 28, 6:04 PMWeather at base: 1753m

Overview

Sun Valley is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 12, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Sun Valley is a renowned ski resort located in central Idaho, offering over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain across Bald and Dollar Mountains. The resort features a blend of wide-open groomers, challenging steeps, and beginner-friendly slopes, complemented by modern lifts and a historic, welcoming village atmosphere. Signature experiences include scenic mountain views, world-class grooming, and a vibrant après-ski scene, with amenities such as luxury lodging, diverse dining options, and a full-service spa. Sun Valley stands out for its rich heritage as America’s first destination ski resort and its commitment to providing a refined yet approachable mountain experience.

Resort Info

Summit2789m
Base1753m
Vertical3400m
Lifts14
Runs124
Skiable Area2500 acres
Avg Snowfall200 inches / 508 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Duchin Lounge – An iconic après-ski spot in Sun Valley’s historic Sun Valley Lodge, the Duchin Lounge is celebrated for its classic cocktails, live piano music, and elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Closed for the season

Not operating — season has ended

Closed April 12, 2026

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

Depth

94cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

2789mECMWF Model

Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM

0cm
24h
0cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
0
Prev10d
Now28
F29
0.1
S30
S31
M1
T2
W3
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2270m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

1753m

Temp

22.2°C

Wind

20.2km/h

Snow Depth

191cm

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Mid-Mountain

2271m

Temp

12.6°C

Wind

3.8km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Summit

2789m

Temp

15.4°C

Wind

20.2km/h

Snow Depth

191cm

14-Day Forecast

0.1cm

Live Conditions

Sun Valley Webcams

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Sun Valley Resort / HDRelay

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2789m)

ECMWF
0.1cm
GFS
0.3cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
0cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0.2cm
SnowSure™
0.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

🌧️

16°

1.1°

Fri

29

☁️

12.4°

1.6°

Sat

30

🌧️

7.1°

0.3°

0.1cm

Sun

31

🌧️

10.1°

-1°

Mon

1

☁️

12.1°

-3.5°

Tue

2

🌧️

13.7°

2.2°

Wed

3

🌧️

13.6°

4.2°

Thu

4

🌧️

11.9°

0.6°

Fri

5

🌤️

15.5°

-0.3°

Sat

6

☀️

16.8°

5.4°

Summit elevation (2789m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC

242.2cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-11%

vs 5-Year Avg

271.5cm avg by now

-2%

vs 30-Year Avg

248.2cm avg by now

271.5cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 11%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, snowfall has been highly variable, with significant fluctuations such as a low of 152.5 cm in 2021 and a peak of 272.6 cm in 2022. The current season's snowfall is slightly below the recent 5-year average but remains just above the long-term 30-year average, suggesting that while recent seasons have generally been snowier, variability and occasional declines persist.

Season at a Glance

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

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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