Schweitzer ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Idaho, United States · Base 3,937 ft · Summit 6,398 ft · Vertical 2,461 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Schweitzer snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 3 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 1 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 3 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22 at 64% of normal, with 3 in. in the next 7 days.
Ikon Pass for intermediates and advanced skiers with 1 in. Sunday; favor Jan 3 and Feb 28 instead of Dec 27.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Schweitzer
How much snow does Schweitzer get?
About 300 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually January, with about 57 inches.
When is the best time to ski Schweitzer?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Schweitzer good for beginners?
2% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 55% intermediate and 43% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Schweitzer on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Schweitzer is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for intermediates and advanced skiers
■ Beginner 2% · ■ Intermediate 55% · ■ Advanced 43%
96 mapped runs (about 44 miles) and 10 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Spokane International Airport (GEG), about 1.7 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- RED Mountain British Columbia · 75 mi
- Whitewater British Columbia · 78 mi
- Kimberley British Columbia · 95 mi
- Fernie British Columbia · 103 mi
- Whitefish Mountain Montana · 104 mi
- Castle Mountain Alberta · 120 mi
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