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Sun Valley weather

Sun Valley, ID

74° now

Today: Mostly Sunny, high 78°, 0% chance of rain

Current observed weather and the available forecast for Sun Valley. Conditions can change quickly; check local alerts before travel.

Usually open November to April

Sun Valley is usually closed in October. Check the official calendar before you go.

2026-2027 Opening Day is Thursday, November 26 at River Run; Bald Mountain traditionally closes in mid-April.

From Sun Valley 2022-23 season wrap-up (closing mid-April), checked . Dates change each year.

Mountain facts

Scheduled to open (official announcement). Opening dates depend on snow and can change.

Base
5,750 ft
Summit
9,150 ft
Vertical
3,400 ft

This forecast is for the main base area at about 5,750 feet. The summit is 3,400 feet higher and is usually colder and windier.

For snow depth, lifts and trails, see the official Sun Valley snow report.

Current conditions

Current weather at Sun Valley

Broken clouds

Observed at 12:45 PM local time

74°Feels like 73°
Humidity
33%
Wind
12 mph
Sunrise
7:36 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM

At a glance

Today and Tomorrow at Sun Valley

Mostly Sunny

High 78° · Low 39°

0% chance of rain

Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Sunny

High 78° · Low 43°

0% chance of rain

Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Hour by hour

Sun Valley hourly forecast for the next 24 hours

  • 74°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 76°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 77°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 78°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 76°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 75°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
  • 71°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
  • 63°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
  • 59°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
  • 55°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
  • 52°Partly Cloudy0% rain
  • 50°Mostly Clear0% rain
  • 48°Mostly Clear0% rain
  • 47°Mostly Clear0% rain
  • 45°Mostly Clear0% rain
  • 43°Mostly Clear0% rain
  • 41°Mostly Clear0% rain
  • 41°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 40°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 39°Mostly Sunny0% rain
  • 44°Sunny0% rain
  • 56°Sunny0% rain
  • 65°Sunny0% rain
  • 72°Sunny0% rain

Day by day

Sun Valley 7-day forecast

  • Mostly SunnyUp to 0% rain78° / 39°
  • SunnyUp to 0% rain78° / 43°
  • SunnyUp to 0% rain81° / 47°
  • Mostly SunnyUp to 2% rain80° / 42°
  • SunnyUp to 0% rain77° / 39°
  • SunnyUp to 0% rain77° / 39°
  • SunnyUp to 1% rain76° / 41°

Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated 11:30 AM local time. Hourly values are for the forecast grid cell containing this location. Current conditions from OpenWeather.

Averages, not a forecast

Sun Valley weather by month

In an average October, highs are near 56° and lows near 28°, with measurable precipitation on about 5 days.

July is usually the warmest month (average high 80°), and January the coldest (average low 8°). December has the most days with precipitation, and July the fewest.

Average monthly weather near Sun Valley, 1991–2020
MonthAvg highAvg lowPrecip. daysPrecip.
January31°8°102.3 in
February35°11°91.9 in
March43°19°81.8 in
April52°27°71.2 in
May62°35°81.8 in
June70°40°71.3 in
July80°45°40.6 in
August79°44°40.5 in
September69°36°41.0 in
October56°28°51.4 in
November41°17°61.2 in
December30°9°112.6 in

NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals from the KETCHUM RS, ID US station, 1 miles away. Precipitation days count days with at least 0.01 inch.

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Sun Valley location and park links

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Type
Ski resort
City
Sun Valley, ID
Address
1 Sun Valley Road
Visitor information
Visit Sun Valley website