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This Week at Schweitzer: Opening Day Countdown, Halloween in Sandpoint, and Panida Nights

A lone skier on a snowy Schweitzer slope above the village and Lake Pend Oreille at sunset.

Welcome to Halloween week around Schweitzer, October 26 through November 1. Ski season leads the calendar even though the lifts are not turning yet. Schweitzer is still in its off-season, with no ski operations this week, and the resort plans to open on Friday, November 27, conditions permitting. Opening day is 32 days out, so check gear and passes, and mark two save-the-dates: Warren Miller's Days Off at the Panida on Saturday, November 7, and the SARS Ski Swap on Saturday, November 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint.

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Week Ahead in Sandpoint: Up to a Foot of Snow in the Forecast, 32 Days to Opening Day

Spokane radar map for the morning of October 26, 2026, showing light precipitation south of Sandpoint and along Interstate 90 between Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.

Monday, October 26, 2026

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Welcome to Schweitzer Mountain

Three skiers standing atop a snow-covered mountain slope overlooking pine forests and Lake Pend Oreille under a partly cloudy sky.
🌟 Complete Guide to Schweitzer Mountain Resort 📍 Location & Overview Where: Sandpoint, Idaho, in the Selkirk Mountains. Size: Largest ski resort in Idaho with 2,900 acres of terrain. Vertical Drop: 2,398 feet (top elevation 6,398 ft, base 4,000 ft). Views: Overlooks Lake Pend Oreille and the town of Sandpoint. Vibe: Frequently described as “megaresort skiing without the crowds”.
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This Week at Schweitzer: Film Fest Finals, Sled Hill Opening, and the Opening Day Countdown

Schweitzer Village covered in snow above Lake Pend Oreille at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Winter is getting closer at Schweitzer, even if the lifts are not spinning yet. The resort is in its quiet off-season, with tentative opening day Friday, November 27, conditions permitting, so enjoy the panhandle's fall calendar while the countdown builds.

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First Flakes Sale Ends Today at Schweitzer, and a Sunny Frosty Wednesday on the Mountain

Early snow over golden larches on the ski slopes at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Did you know the very first snow of the season can set a deadline? Schweitzer Mountain Resort is celebrating the first flakes that fell over the mountain this past weekend with its First Flakes Lodging Flash Sale, and today, Wednesday, October 14, is the last day to book it. The resort is offering 20 percent off winter lodging for stays from November 27, 2026 through April 11, 2027, with a two-night minimum, at properties including the Humbird, Selkirk Lodge, White Pine Lodge and 5 Needles.

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Frosty Roads, Sunny Skies, and Free Ski Days for Idaho Kids at Schweitzer

Schweitzer Mountain Resort village covered in snow below the ski slopes.

Did you know some of the best ski days at Schweitzer this winter can be free for kids? Registration is now open in October for the Ski Idaho Peak Season Passport for 2026-27, which gives fifth graders three free ski or ride days and sixth graders two free days at each of 18 participating Idaho resorts, including Schweitzer. The passport is open to kids from any state or country, and the processing fee is 29 dollars for families who sign up before December 20, rising to 49 dollars after that date, so this month is the smart time to register at Skiidaho.us.

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Pray for Snow: Your Week Ahead Around Schweitzer, October 12 to 18

A Schweitzer Mountain Resort sign reading Think Snow at the top of the chairlift.

Welcome to mid-October in the panhandle. The lifts at Schweitzer are quiet — summer operations have wrapped, and the mountain is resting up for a projected opening on November 27 — but town life in Sandpoint, Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, and Bonners Ferry is anything but quiet. Here is the week ahead, ski-flavored highlights first.

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NOAA's El Nino Winter Outlook: What It Means for Schweitzer

The Basin Express chairlift and snowy slopes at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center issued its official winter 2026-27 outlook on September 17, and the headline is a strong one: El Nino is here and strengthening, with better-than-90-percent odds of a very strong event through the heart of winter — with a real shot at the strongest event on record going back to 1950.

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Snow Conditions for Today (12/10/2025)

Snow Conditions for Today (12/10/2025)

⏰ 3:00 PM Update

Well folks, I won’t sugarcoat it—it’s wet up here 🌧️. Temps ran high, the dreaded rain showed up, and it’s been blustery 💨. The national forecast for the week isn’t looking much better ☹️.

But we’re not discouraged! 🙌 Fingers, toes, legs, and eyes are crossed for colder temps and more wintry weather ❄️. So keep sending good vibes, prayers for snow, and maybe a little mountain magic. Here’s to manifesting East Coast weather (never thought we’d say that)! 🌨️✨

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