Northern Rockies/Alberta Sun valley in March?

[Codger]

due to a change of plans I am now considering 4 days at sun valley in the second week of March. I realize every year is different but if someone is familiar with the average conditions in March I’d appreciate the information. Has it been winter or spring conditions? Thanks

 

[Nathanvg]

Could be either, maybe 70% chance of winter. It will be fun either way. Enjoy

 

[Bill Miles]

More winter than spring, but YMMV

We have been short of snow this season, but are rapidly catching up. 29" last 24 hours.

 

[Kyle]

Could be either, maybe 70% chance of winter. It will be fun either way. Enjoy

Agreed. We were there in mid march last year and it was definitely winter.

Also, Sun Valley has a lot of north facing terrain that better preserves the snow even when it is warm.

 

[Slide of Hans]

Does anyone know what the walk up rate is at SV? Its not on their website. I have a 2:1 but might not be economical to go with a $189 ticket.

 

[Bill Miles]

Does anyone know what the walk up rate is at SV? Its not on their website. I have a 2:1 but might not be economical to go with a $189 ticket.

Varies with time of year. Recently has been $155 adults, $105 seniors. Won't be any higher in March.

 

[Bad Bob]

It has been dumping pretty good up there and winter storm warnings for the next few days. The base is getting pretty darned good right now.

 

[Slide of Hans]

Thanks, I'm assuming most people would already have a pass or online ticket. Is one of the lodges better in terms of finding a walk up daytripper to share a 2:1?

 

[Bad Bob]

Last there 3 weeks ago. They have a go to the lifts program that is tied to a credit card. As a Senior it was $90 for the day. You can pick those up at the ticket office in either day lodge or over at the SV Resort.

 

[Kyle]

Thanks, I'm assuming most people would already have a pass or online ticket. Is one of the lodges better in terms of finding a walk up daytripper to share a 2:1?

I would definitely go to the River Run base. There are almost always people buying tickets there during the usual times.