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The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Monday. \

* Snow Accumulations: 4 to 10 inches with the highest amounts at or above 6500 feet.

* Timing: Snow will begin tonight and continue through Monday afternoon. Lower elevations will likely see a mix during the afternoon.

* Locations Include: Arco, Mackay, Craters of the Moon, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue, Galena Summit, Smiley Creek Lodge, Copper Basin and Edie Ranch.

* Winds: South to southeast 10 to 20 mph. Speeds in the mountains will reach 20 to 25 mph and locally higher.

* Impacts: Snow, moderate to locally heavy at times along with gusty winds will produce low visibility and hazardous conditions especially in the mountains. In lower elevations slushy conditions will also produce hazardous driving conditions at times.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and blowing snow will cause travel... (more)

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow which is in effect from 5PM this afternoon to 5PM MST Wwednesday.

* Snow Accumulations: 8 to 15 inches of snow in mountains above 7000 ft with 6 to 10 inches below 7000 ft.

* Timing: Late Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.

* Locations Include: Malad, Oakley, City of Rocks, Connor Summit, Sweetzer Summit, Malad Summit, Stanley, Clayton, Copper Basin, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue, Galena Summit, Smiley Creek Lodge, Arco, Challis, Mackay and Willow Creek Summit

* Winds: South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 20 to 25 mph Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. South southwest winds Wednesday 20 to 25 mph with gusts in excess of 35 mph especially in the mountains.

* Impacts: Snow...moderate to heavy at times...combined with blowing snow will make traveling conditions hazardous. Road closures are possible. Back country skiers and snowmobile operators should be prepared for heavy snowfall in addition... (more)

A Winter Storm Watch above 6500 feet remains in effect through Friday Afternoon.

* Snow accumulations: 7 to 15 inches.
* Elevation: above 6500 feet.
* Timing: Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.
* Locations include: Ketchum, Sun Valley, Galena Summit, Smiley Creek Lodge
* Winds: southwest 5 to 15 mph.
* Impacts: heavy snow accumulation will make for hazardous travel for those out and about in the back country.

Precautionary/preparedness actions:
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Winter Storm Warning is cancelled.

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Wind Chill Warning which is in effect from 11 pm this evening to 11 am MST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.

The threat of heavy snow has moved out of the region. Therefore the winter storm warning has been cancelled. Light accumulating snow remains possible mainly this evening, and breezy winds may produce localized areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* Wind Chill values 30 below zero to 40 below zero are forecast mainly after midnight and continuing into the early morning hours.

* Locations include: All of the Sawtooth Mountains...the Big and Little Wood River region...and the Lost River Pahsimeroi region including Stanley...Hailey...Ketchum...Challis...Arco and Mackay

* Impacts: Bitterly cold temperatures and breezy winds will produce dangerously cold wind chills overnight and into Wednesday morning.

Some blowing and drifting snow can be expected during the evening hours, with winds gradually diminishing... (more)

* Snow accumulations: Total snow from Monday morning until Tuesday afternoon... For the Lost and Little Lost River Valleys expect 6 to 10 inches. For the Wood River Valley... expect 5 to 15 inches. Above 7000 foot elevation... expect more than 10 inches. Above 8000 foot elevation... 2 to 4 feet of snow will accumulate over the two day period.

* Timing: Through 5 pm Tuesday afternoon. * Locations include: Stanley...Clayton...Copper Basin... Hailey...Ketchum...Sun Valley...Bellevue...Galena Summit... Smiley Creek Lodge.

* Winds: Ridge and mountain pass wind will peak this afternoon in the 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Valley wind will range from 8 to 20 mph during the afternoon with gusts to 30 mph.

* Impacts: The combination of falling snow and blowing and drifting snow will create serious travel problems including temporary road closures. Travel along roads in the region will be hazardous.

* Monday night through Tuesday, conditions may improve temporarily on Monday during the day. However, hazardous travel... (more)

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing and drifting snow...which is in effect from 11 pm this evening to 5 pm MST Saturday.

* Snow accumulations: 8 to 20 inches

* Elevation: above 6000 feet

* Timing: from 11 pm tonight through 5pm Saturday

* Locations Include: Ketchum...Sun Valley...Galena Summit...Smiley Creek Lodge...Copper Basin

* Winds: 20 to 35 mph with higher gusts

* Impacts: expect periods of snow from 11 pm tonight through Saturday. Amounts up to 20 inches are possible at high elevations. Snow levels will begin near 6000 feet and drop to valley floors by Saturday. travel along roads in the region including Highway 75 from Sun Valley through Stanley to near Challis and US 93 from Willow Creek Summit to Challis to Ellis will become hazardous.

Precautionary/preparedness actions:

A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous.... (more)

From the National Weather Service

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET

...First Winter Storm Of The Season To Move Into The Central Idaho Mountains Today...

.A Major Pacific Storm System Will Move Into Idaho Today With Widespread Precipitation And Strong Winds. Snow Will Fall At Elevations Above 7000 Feet In The Central Idaho Mountains Beginning Sunday Morning And Continuing Into Sunday Night... Accumulating To Over A Foot In Some Locations. Snow Will Taper Off To Snow Showers By Monday Morning. Strong Winds Are Also Expected With This Storm System...Especially Along Ridge Lines And Higher Mountain Passes.

Sawtooth Mountains-Big And Little Wood River Region-Including The Cities Of...Copper Basin...Galena Summit...Smiley Creek Lodge

...Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until 6 AM MDT Monday Above 7000 Feet...

The National Weather Service In Pocatello Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning Above 7000 Feet For Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow Which Is In Effect Until 6 AM MDT Monday. The Winter Storm... (more)

[Editor Note: This archived article from 3  years ago originally had an error when you went to the page so if you had a problem before, it is now fixed. Thanks again to Charlie Webster for the great imagery!]

By Charlie Webster.

Forgive some of the drama in this blog, maybe I should re-write the whole thing, but I'll let it stand with some editing. There was a little heat of the moment hysteria going on.

August 28th, 2007

It can’t be happening, but it is happening. Did you ever think you would see these images? For years locals have whispered to each other, “boy, it sure seems like there is a lot of fuel lying around in the woods.” A very mature forest, the pine bark beetle, heavy fall of snow laden branches which occurred several times in the past decade, drought, beetles, heat, wind have combined to give us this: [Scroll way down to see all images]



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Over 1600 firefighting personel under the leadership of Jeanne Pincha-Tulley and Joe Reyes struggle to contain... (more)

Originally Posted 8/20/07

View from the boulder front at 7pm on Monday

This is basically at the top of Oregon gulch

















Update 8/19/07 10pm

These photos taken from mindbender above triumph at about 5:30pm








Castle Rock Fire on 8/18/07 8:45pm


view is looking east to rooks creek. Did not realize lost shirt was closed (no sign at trail head), took these shots and got the heck outta there. warm springs ridge is one of my favoritve places-- I've been fearing a fire there all summer. My heart goes out to those with threatened homes. Thanks to all who are pitching in to deal with the catastrophe.

From 3 years ago today:

I ran up Baldy early in the morning to watch the end of the Shop to the Top on Baldy in the first few days of the Castle Rock Fire and captured the perspective from the top of Baldy looking down at the source of the fire.

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Weather Advisory above 7000 feet for snow...which is in effect from 6pm this evening to 6pm MDT Tuesday.

* Snow Accumulations: 3 to 6 inches

* Elevation: Above 7000 feet.

* Timing: From 6pm Monday to 6pm Tuesday.

* Locations include: Willow Creek Summit, Copper Basin, Galena Summit, Smiley Creek Lodge

* Impacts: Expect snow accumulations and blowing snow on mountain passes to make driving conditions hazardous.

Precautionary/preparedness actions:
A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Wind advisory remains in effect from noon today to 6 pm MDT Tuesday
Urgent - Weather Message
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
414 AM MDT Mon May 3 2010

Eastern Magic Valley-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-
Including The Cities Of... Burley... Rupert... Shoshone... Carey... Idaho Falls... Rexburg... Rigby... Craters Of The Moon... Inl Complex... Pocatello... Blackfoot... Massacre Rocks

A Wind Advisory Remains In Effect From Noon Today To 6 PM MDT Tuesday.

• Timing: Beginning Around Noon Monday And Persisting Through Tuesday Afternoon.

• Impacts: Southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with much higher gusts will develop this afternoon ahead of a cold front. Winds will switch to the west tonight and remain at 30 to 40 mph sustained through Tuesday afternoon. High winds can create problems for people driving higher profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust are possible and may produce lower visibilities at times.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

A wind advisory means that winds of 35... (more)

Tough driving conditions expected near the passes but freshies for those not ready to hang up their skis just yet.

Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Pocatello ID

Sawtooth Mountains-Big And Little Wood River Region-Lost River/Pahsimeroi-Including The Cities Of...Copper Basin...Galena Summit...Smiley Creek Lodge...Willow Creek Summit

...Winter Weather Advisory Remains In Effect Until 6 PM Mdt Wednesday Above 7000 Feet...

A Winter Weather Advisory Above 7000 Feet Remains In Effect Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

• Snow Accumulations...5 To 12 Inches. Accumulations Of 8 Inches Or More Will Occur Above 8500 Feet Elevation.
• Elevation...Above 7000 Feet.
• Timing...Snow Will Continue To Spread Across The Central Mountains Today. The Heaviest Accumulations Are Forecast To Fall Tonight Between 6 PM MDT And 6 AM MDT.
• Locations Include...Willow Creek Summit...Galena Summit...Smiley Creek Lodge...Copper Basin
• Winds...South 20 To 35 Mph With Higher Gusts Becoming West And Then Northwest 15 To 25 Mph On Wednesday.
• Impacts....

Update - 2:38PM:

...Flash flood watch now in effect until 10 pm MDT this evening...

The flash flood watch is now in effect for

* a portion of central Idaho...including the following area...Sun Valley...Ketchum and Hailey.

* until 10 pm MDT this evening

* areas have received 1/2 to 1 inch of rain across the area already today. Look for rainfall to continue over the area this afternoon into this evening bringing another 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of rain. Combined with snowmelt...flash flooding is possible.

* the Castle Rock burn area in the Warm Springs area is a primary concern for flash flooding this afternoon into evening. Debris flows are possible.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

Urgent - Winter Weather Message

National Weather Service Pocatello ID
409 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2010

Big And Little Wood River Region-Lost River/Pahsimeroi-Including The Cities Of...Galena Summit...Smiley Creek Lodge...
Willow Creek Summit
409 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2010

...Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday Above 6500 Feet...

The National Weather Service In Pocatello Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory Above 6500 Feet For Moderate Snow...Which Is In Effect Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday.

• Snow Accumulations: Above 6500 Feet Elevation...Accumulation Of 4 To 12 Inches. Below 6500 Feet Elevation...Accumulation Of Zero To 6 Inches.

• Elevation: Above 6500 Feet.

• Timing: Heaviest Accumulations Are Expected Monday Morning...With Light To Moderate Snow Continuing Through Monday Night.

• Locations Include: Galena Summit...The Mountains Surrounding Challis...Ellis...Mackay...Ketchum...Hailey...And Bellevue.

• Winds: South To Southeast Winds Of 10 To 20 Mph At Lower  Elevations... (more)

Update: There's 14" of fresh powder on Baldy so far. More on the way.

As much as a foot or two of snow is expected above 6500 feet for the Big And Little Wood River Region. The National Weather Service In Pocatello Has Issued A Winter Storm Watch For Heavy Snow And Wind Above 6500 Feet...Which Is In Effect From Monday Morning Through Tuesday Afternoon.

• Snow Accumulations: 1 To 2 Feet

• Elevation: Above 6500 Feet.

• Timing: Monday Morning Through Tuesday Afternoon

• Locations Include: Galena Summit...Sun Valley

• Winds: Sustained South To Southwest Winds 10 To 20 Mph...With Ridgetop Winds In Excess Of 30 Mph At Times

• Impacts: Heavy Wet Snow And Strong Winds Will Create Hazardous Conditions For Those Traveling Over The Passes...As Well As Anyone Who Might Be Out In The Backcountry Doing Various Activities

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...

A Winter Storm Watch Means There Is A Potential For Significant Snow...Sleet...Or Ice Accumulations As Well As Wind That May Impact... (more)

The Governor of California was interviewed by Plum TV in Aspen and was asked about Sun Valley.

Buchart Gardens

Cost: $10M $12NM Call 726-9358 to register and for more information.

Monday February 8th:  Breads with Vincent Carpenter

ThursdayFebruary 25th: Chef TBA

Nate Galpin and I just got done waxing the race boards for tomorrow's time trial, it should be exciting lots of good riders!

New article X-Games article..........more media hype

http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/winter/2010/countdown/blog/

Day 2 of training here on the X-Games Boardercross & Skiercross course.Check this live video shot by US Snowboarding team Head Coach, Peter Foley.      http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4257666   

The course is very intense and challenging, this particular feature "The Bread box" had all the boys intimidated, finally a young US rider Alex Deibold was the first one to do this feature. But the amazing thing was Helene Olafsen, current World champion from Norway did the feature cleanly! This blew all the guys away and forced all of them get some courage to try the feature. All the big dogs looked good, Wescott, Holland, Watanabe, Alex Pullin(AUS), David Spieser (GER), Marcus Schairer (AUT), for the girls Lindsey Jacobellis & Helene were on fire.............back to the waxroom for wax-on, wax-off, time trials in the am.........more videos to follow.......Curtis

Sun Valley Mountain Report 1/26/2010 5:27:03 AM

Weather Observations 5:29 AM

Temp. - Baldy Wind - Baldy Temp. - Valley Wind - Valley

19 degF / -7 degC SE 14 - 17 MPH 25 degF / -4 degC S 0 - 0 MPH

Have a great pic of skiing on Dollar, Baldy or Sun Valley Nordic? Post it on the site or email it to us and we may include it with a future Snow Report.

Weather Forecast 5:29 AM
TODAY...SNOW. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 4 INCHES. HIGHS 31 TO
38.
TONIGHT...SNOW...COLDER. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 2 INCHES.
LOWS 17 TO 25.


Bald Mountain Report

New Snow as of 5:30 AM
Past 24 Hours Past 48 Hours Past 72 Hours Since 5:30 AM
1" 2" 3" 0"


Snow Depths
Top Mid Base Season Total
72" 44" 36" 120"


Surface Conditions
Current Surface Conditions
Packed Powder


Important Notice


Special Messages
ON BALDY-- FIRST TRACKS BREAKFAST AT ROUNDHOUSE IS A GREAT WAY TO START
YOUR DAY-... (more)

The report and video below are from the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche center's website and YouTube channel . The tragedy at the Sun Valley Resort is a good reminder to "know before you go". The Avalanche Center is a tremendous resource with valuable information as well as schedules of training.

Yesterday was another busy day for avalanches in the Wood River Valley. We had reports of slides on Minebender that probably ran Friday; these were wide and debris from one reached the valley bottom. A skier triggered a small slide in bounds at Baldy, and natural avalanches were visible on Durrance and in Anderson and Buccal Creeks. A party on Prairie Peak reported widespread whumpfing and collapsing and skiers in Timber Bowl remotely triggered a slab 2-3 or more feet deep yesterday afternoon. Yesterday evening, a series of natural avalanches on the east face of Della temporarily blocked the river near Hailey in three places; the powder cloud reportedly dusted a man walking his dogs and two men were stranded... (more)