Schweitzer Mountain ski resort

📷 Schweitzer Mountain

North America

Schweitzer Mountain

16

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 2

10d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

13.4cm

14-Day Forecast

1.6cm

Snow Depth

205cm

Updated: Apr 12, 6:03 PMWeather at base: 1158m

Resort Guide

Schweitzer Mountain is located in the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, offering 2,900 acres of skiable terrain and 92 named runs. The resort features a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with a mix of open bowls, gladed tree skiing, and groomed trails suitable for all abilities. Signature experiences include panoramic views of Lake Pend Oreille, a modern village with dining and lodging, and a variety of winter activities such as Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Schweitzer stands out for its expansive terrain, uncrowded slopes, and scenic mountain setting.

Resort Info

Summit1920m
Base1158m
Vertical2400m
Lifts10
Runs92
Skiable Area2900 acres
Avg Snowfall300 inches / 762 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Taps Lounge – Known for its panoramic mountain views, live music, and welcoming atmosphere, Taps Lounge is Schweitzer Mountain’s signature après-ski spot, offering craft beers, cocktails, and a lively social scene perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
16
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Schweitzer Mountain is currently experiencing overcast skies with a temperature of 2°C. With no new snow in the past week and a snow depth of 206cm, conditions are stable but could use some fresh powder to enhance your skiing experience.

AI-generated summary

Depth

38cm depth - adequate for most conditions.

Recent

Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1920mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM

13cm
24h
2cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
13
Prev10d
Now12
M13
T14
0.3
W15
1.3
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

Freezing Level

1510m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

1158m

Temp

7.2°C

Wind

5.5km/h

Snow Depth

25cm

14-Day Forecast

5.2cm

Mid-Mountain

1539m

Temp

4.9°C

Wind

5.9km/h

Snow Depth

115cm

14-Day Forecast

10.4cm

Summit

1920m

Temp

2.2°C

Wind

5.5km/h

Snow Depth

205cm

14-Day Forecast

7.3cm

Live Conditions

Schweitzer Mountain Webcams

All Webcams

Schweitzer / Roundshot

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7 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1920m)

ECMWF
1.6cm
GFS
4cm
GEM
16.6cm
JMA
14.3cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
6.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

🌧️

6.2°

-2.1°

Mon

13

🌧️

2.5°

-0.8°

Tue

14

❄️

-0.3°

-3.5°

Wed

15

❄️

-2.5°

-5.4°

0.3cm

Thu

16

❄️

-2°

-6.7°

1.3cm

Fri

17

☁️

2.2°

-6.7°

Sat

18

☁️

2.7°

-4.3°

Sun

19

🌧️

4.9°

-3.2°

Mon

20

🌧️

-0.1°

-2.2°

Tue

21

🌧️

2.3°

-3°

Summit elevation (1920m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

316.7cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-21%

vs 5-Year Avg

400.3cm avg by now

+12%

vs 30-Year Avg

283.1cm avg by now

400.3cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, indicating a notable upward trend. The most recent season recorded 424.1 cm, which is 79% above the 5-year average and 110% above the 30-year average, marking it as an exceptional outlier. Despite some year-to-year variability, the overall pattern reflects increased snowfall in recent years, with the current season standing out as particularly anomalous.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.