Snow has blanketed Idaho once again, and it makes for a breathtaking scene of glistening pine trees and white-edged river banks. Yes, for many it means scraping windows and salting sidewalks, but fear not! Grab some hot cocoa, sit back, and take a moment to enjoy Idaho’s peaceful and serene winter beauty from the comfort of your home.

1. McCall as the sun rises.
McCall. Idaho in winter
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2. Island Park in shades of icy blue.
Island Park, Idaho in winter
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3. Jerry Johnson Hot Springs -- the most magical place on earth, really.
JJ Hot Springs, Idaho in winter
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4. Sun Valley is always a quaint, winter favorite.
Sun Valley, Idaho in Winter
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"Idaho Power Company"
5. Castle Rocks peeping out of the snow.
Castle Rocks, Idaho in Winter
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6. Stanley Lake is beautiful this time of year.
Stanley, Idaho in Winter
Charles Knowles/Flickr
(And always.)
7. The Fort Sherman Chapel in Coeur d'Alene is like a scene out of a postcard.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in Winter
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This cozy little church was built back in 1880.
8. In winter, even familiar landmarks like the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls are given new life.
Twin Falls, Idaho in Winter
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9. Overlooking the mountain valley from Steirman is exhilarating.
Steirman, Idaho in Winter
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10. Schweitzer Mountain from above the clouds is simply unreal.
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11. This progression shot of this happy sledder in Estes brings back good memories!
Estes, Idaho in winter
Jasper Nance/Flickr
Do you have a favorite sledding spot?
12. A never-ending fence in Victor.
Victor, Idaho in Winter
Howard Ignatius/Flickr
The icy barbed wire adds a bit of sparkle.
13. McCall beckons from a snowy distance as dusk begins to fade.
McCall, Idaho in Winter
Tim Hagen/Flickr
There's nothing better than seeing your hometown on the snowy horizon, no matter where "home" is.
14. Horses in Ketchum, heading up to Trail Creek.
Ketchum, Idaho in Winter
Dangerous...Dan/Flickr
A sleigh ride might just be the most romantic way to experience a brisk winter afternoon.
15. This vibrant red barn pops against a sea of white in McCall.
Charles Knowles/Flickr
16. This snowy field in Kilgore seems to go on for miles.
Idaho Falls Seventh-Day Adventist Church/Flickr
17. A pretty rural scene of snow sleeping atop a hay perch.
Charlie Anderson/Flickr
18. Perfectly unspoiled scenery like this is what makes Idaho so special.
Alan/Flickr
19. The warm comforts of home always beckon when snow falls.
Ryan Kendrick Smith
Look how lovely those icicles are.

Idaho is stunning no matter the season, but winter snowscapes in the Gem State are especially magical. Do you have any awesome memories of enjoying Idaho’s snowy winters? We would love to see your photos! Share them in the comments below or on our Idaho Only Facebook page.

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