Bogus Basin, ID

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Bogus Basin ski area, Boise County, Idaho. December 27, 2017
Bogus Basin ski area, Boise County, Idaho. December 27, 2017. Image by cifraser1 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
53°F
High: 53° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Station: BOGI1
Observed at: 2:00 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
This Afternoon:Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 13 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 13 to 20 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  86 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 51°F. Low rain risk (9%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 51°F. Low rain risk (9%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 51°F. Low rain risk (9%). Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (14%). Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

About Bogus Basin

Bogus Basin is an Idaho destination for Boise’s primary downhill ski and four-season mountain destination.

Make the Most of a Bogus Basin Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Bogus Basin

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, canyon rims, dunes, or open ground become unsafe in lightning, heat, smoke, wind, or poor visibility.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildfire smoke, spring runoff, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Boise
  • Shafer Butte
  • Stack Rock
  • Boise National Forest
  • Horseshoe Bend

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Bogus Basin day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Bogus Basin

🌤
53°F
High: 53° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Station: BOGI1
Observed at: 2:00 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Thu ⛅
52° 41°
0%
Fri ⛅
51° 36°
9%
Sat ⛅
37° 35°
14%
Sun ⛅
43° 35°
8%
Mon ❄
38° 31°
58%
Tue ❄
33° 29°
29%
Wed ❄
34° 29°
48%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

52° Thu 51° Fri 37° Sat 43° Sun 38° Mon 33° Tue 34° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

41° Thu 36° Fri 35° Sat 35° Sun 31° Mon 29° Tue 29° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 80 Thu 72 Fri 20 Sat 19 Sun 19 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 7:56 pm CST

Bogus Basin Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Bogus Basin can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes usually open well before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but dry heat, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early snow at elevation. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra travel time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 34–42°F in nearby valleys and colder on the mountain, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 100–250+ inches at ski elevations, with wind and elevation creating major variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.