Sun Valley ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Idaho, United States · Base 5,748 ft · Summit 9,151 ft · Vertical 3,402 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Sun Valley snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 7 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 7 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, with 7 in. due this week, most on Tuesday (4 in.).
An Ikon Pass spot for beginners and intermediates, skip the busy week of Dec 27.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Sun Valley
How much snow does Sun Valley get?
About 200 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December, January and March, with about 34 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Sun Valley?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Sun Valley good for beginners?
44% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 25% intermediate and 31% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Sun Valley on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Sun Valley is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates
■ Beginner 44% · ■ Intermediate 25% · ■ Advanced 31%
170 mapped runs (about 57 miles) and 17 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN), about 0.3 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Bogus Basin Idaho · 85 mi
- Tamarack Idaho · 110 mi
- Brundage Mountain Idaho · 127 mi
- Grand Targhee Wyoming · 172 mi
- Jackson Hole Wyoming · 179 mi
- Big Sky Montana · 186 mi
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