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Wildfires have become a regular part of our world here in the mountain west. Fires from nearby as well as those from hundreds of miles away can bring smoky skies to Sun Valley. Below are several resources to help paint the picture of what conditions are currently like in the area.

• Air advisory in effect in Blaine
• Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
• NOAA Weather Satellite Map
• Modis Satellite Map
• Inciweb
• ​Idaho Fish & Game Fire Map
• Webcams to check live statuses:
  • Sun Valley Resort
  • Stanley

• Question: What is the current status of COVID infection rates in the Sun Valley Area?
  • Answer: There are two resources for COVID barometers in the area:
    • • Blaine County Risk Assessment
      • St. Luke's Hospital Dashboard

• Question: Will I have to wear a mask during my visit?
  • Answer: Yes, masks are mandated by the cities of Sun Valley, Ketchum, and Hailey as well as Blaine County, when in indoor public places.

• Question: What is the current vaccination rate for Blaine County (includes Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue & More)?
  • Answer: As of August 4th, 2021, 80% of Blaine county residents are fully vaccinated. 87% of residents have received at least one dose of the vaccination.

• Question: What is the current status of the service industry?
  • Answer: Many businesses are having a difficult time finding staff to run their businesses. As a result, a number of businesses have reduced their offerings and are closed on certain days. We recommend calling ahead when making your dining and shopping plans.

• Question: What are the current restaurant hours this season?
  • Answer: updates can be found here.
  • Answer: Sun Valley Resort restaurant information can be found here.

• Question: What is the current seasonal airline service?
  • Answer: Head to our Getting Here page for all updates on flight schedules.

• Question: Will I have to wear a mask?
  • Answer: There are no mask requirements in place, although some businesses might still ask you to wear one. You will be asked to wear a mask in the airport and when flying.

• Question: Where can I find more information pertaining to COVID updates in Sun Valley?
  • Answer: Check out Sun Valley COVID Resources page for additional details or send us a note to [email protected]

• Question: What events are still happening this year?
  • Answer: Check out our Calendar for the latest updates on events.

• Question: I'm looking to relocate to Sun Valley. What information do I need to know?
  • Answer: The Discover Wood River Valley Guide is an award-winning, year-round Visitors and Relocation Guide for the Wood River Valley. It offers comprehensive coverage of our region’s culture and recreation, lodging and shopping, education and real estate, dinning and nightlife. It also includes need to know numbers, and maps.

Currently, all business are allowed to open. Some businesses may require masks to enter. We ask that you respect their wishes.

Check here for the latest restaurant and business hours.

The Sun Valley Resort has curtailed many of their dining services. Click here for the Sun Valley Restaurant Operations.

We’re all navigating this new way of life with our own approaches. We're asking that you practice Mindfulness in the Mountains of Sun Valley, Idaho to help us protect the people and places we love. It is up to us to work on a collective front so that we can put an end to this pandemic once and for all.

To learn more about how to recreate, stay safe, and maximize your trip to Sun Valley, click here.