Pomerelle Mountain Webcam – Idaho Ski Resort

The Pomerelle Mountain Webcam streams a live view of one of Idaho’s oldest ski areas, set high in the Albion Mountains above Cassia County. The camera looks out across the base area toward the resort’s main chairlift line, with forested ridges and stands of aspen climbing the slope behind it. Pomerelle has operated here since 1940, and the scene on camera shifts with the seasons, from bare grass and turning aspens in early fall to deep snow that can bury the base area by December. At a base elevation of 7,760 feet (2,365 meters), Pomerelle is often among the first Idaho resorts to open for the season and one of the last to close.

About Pomerelle Mountain

Pomerelle Mountain Resort sits in the Albion Mountains, part of the Sawtooth National Forest’s Minidoka Ranger District, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) south of the small town of Albion, Idaho. The drive in follows Idaho State Highway 77, roughly 25 miles (40 kilometers) off Interstate 84 at the Declo Albion exit. The Pomerelle Mountain Webcam sits near the base lodge, and its fixed view reaches from the parking area up across the main slope to the summit, which tops out at 8,762 feet (2,671 meters), a vertical drop of 1,002 feet (305 meters) from the base below.

The resort opened in 1940, making it one of the oldest ski areas in the western United States. Two triple chairlifts and a 450 foot (137 meter) Magic Carpet beginner lift serve 500 acres (202 hectares) of terrain across 24 groomed runs, split roughly 20 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate and 30 percent advanced, with a longest run of 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers). A day lodge at the base holds a cafeteria, rental shop and ski school, and skiers six and under ride free with a paying adult. In January 1973, a chairlift malfunction here injured 21 skiers, an incident still noted in the resort’s history, though no fatalities were reported and the lifts have run without a repeat since.

Weather and Climate in Pomerelle Mountain

Winters at this elevation are long and heavy. Pomerelle averages roughly 12.7 meters (500 inches) of snow a year, and that early snowpack often lets it open ahead of other Idaho resorts. Night skiing runs five evenings a week, Tuesday through Saturday, under lights on the lower slopes, and snowmaking backs up the natural fall when needed. Down in the valley towns below, such as nearby Albion, winter days average between about minus 6 and minus 1 C (20 to 30 F), and the mountain itself typically runs several degrees colder, with snow lingering on shaded runs into April. That seasonal swing is what makes the Pomerelle Mountain Webcam worth checking throughout the year, from golden aspens in early fall to a snow-covered slope by midwinter.

Summer temperatures in the surrounding valley climb into the low 30s C (low 90s F) on the warmest days, more often sitting in the low 20s C (low 70s F), while the resort’s higher elevation keeps it noticeably cooler. By late September, as in the current view from the camera, the aspen groves above the base area turn gold and orange against the still green pines, the runs sit bare and grassy ahead of the first snow, and small grazing animals can sometimes be seen dotting the open slope before the lifts start turning again.

Things to Do Near Pomerelle Mountain

The City of Rocks National Reserve sits at the southern end of the same Albion Mountains, a scenic drive from Albion along the City of Rocks Backcountry Byway on Idaho State Highway 77. Granite pinnacles, fins and domes, including the well known Elephant Rock, draw rock climbers to routes ranging from easy 5.0 pitches to demanding 5.13 lines, along with hikers, mountain bikers and birdwatchers. There is no entrance fee, though the access roads are gravel and can be impassable from November through April.

In winter, the reserve switches to snowshoeing and cross country skiing across the same rock formations, and its distance from city lights has earned it recognition as an International Dark Sky Park for stargazing. Closer to the resort, Burley, about 28 miles (45 kilometers) away, has the nearest hotels, including a Fairfield Inn and Suites and a Best Western, for visitors staying overnight rather than driving in from Twin Falls or Boise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pomerelle Mountain Resort located?

Pomerelle sits in the Albion Mountains within the Sawtooth National Forest in Cassia County, Idaho, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) south of Albion and 28 miles (45 kilometers) from Burley.

What can you see on the Pomerelle Mountain Webcam?

The camera shows the resort’s base area and main chairlift line against the mountainside, a scene that changes from bare, aspen dotted slopes in fall to a deep snowpack once winter sets in.

What is the weather like at Pomerelle Mountain Resort?

Winters are cold and snowy, with roughly 12.7 meters (500 inches) of snow a year, while summers stay mild in the surrounding valley and cooler still at the resort’s higher elevation.

When did Pomerelle Mountain Resort open?

Pomerelle began operating in 1940, making it one of the oldest ski areas in the western United States.

How many lifts and runs does Pomerelle Mountain have?

Two triple chairlifts and a Magic Carpet beginner lift serve 24 groomed runs across 500 acres (202 hectares), with a longest run of 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers).

Is there night skiing at Pomerelle Mountain?

Yes, the resort runs lighted night skiing five evenings a week, Tuesday through Saturday.

What else is there to do near Pomerelle Mountain besides skiing?

The City of Rocks National Reserve, at the southern end of the same Albion Mountains, offers rock climbing, hiking and, in winter, snowshoeing and cross country skiing among its granite formations.

Source: ATC Communications