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Bogus Basin Snow History

43.63° N 116.13° W

Weather Forecast for Bogus Basin at 2042 m altitude

Next snow in Bogus Basin:
0.5 cm on Fri 13th
Issued:
10 am 12 Nov 2026 (local time)
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Is Bogus Basin snowsure?

The snowiest week in Bogus Basin is week 2 of January. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week with 19 cm of snowfall. Check out the Bogus Basin Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Bogus Basin

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December15 cm2.6 days
January15 cm2.3 days
February15 cm2.8 days
March12 cm2.5 days
April6 cm1.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Bogus Basin during November (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Bogus Basin is 7 cm. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week. Bogus Basin normal weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2042m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2295m) is similar to the middle elevation of Bogus Basin. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Bogus Basin in the middle of November with a 50% chance that one day will be rainy during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 7cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Bogus Basin during week two of November with average maximum temperature 1.3°C and minimum temperature -0.0°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 16km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snow happen on average one or two days during this week each year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Bogus Basin and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Bogus Basin and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Bogus Basin are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Bogus Basin and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Bogus Basin are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Bogus Basin and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Bogus Basin are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.