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SANDPOINT, Idaho — Schweitzer has announced plans to reopen this Saturday with both Basin Express and the Carpet. Good news to those looking to hit the slopes.

After shutting down operations due to heavy rainfall, Schweitzer Mountain announced they will be reopening parts of the mountain this Saturday, December 9.

The region's skiers and snowboarders are going to have to wait another day before hitting the slopes. Schweitzer officials announced Thursday that the resort would remain closed until Saturday due to poor weather conditions.

A later snow season has forced some resorts in eastern Washington and north Idaho to change their opening day plans. Here is when each resort plans to open.

A later snow season has forced some resorts in eastern Washington and north Idaho to change their opening day plans. Here is when each resort plans to open.

SANDPOINT, Idaho — Those eager to hit the slopes this winter season dont need to wait any little longer. Schweitzer will be opening for the 2023-24 season on Nov. 25.

Those who stuck around Sandpoint during the winter months know what a magical season it was. From November to April the mountain accumulated 292 inches of snowfall—The depth of four cars parked side by side. Thanks to this, Schweitzer opened up early for the first time since the 2017-18 season. As a new resident of the Sandpoint community, I was eager to lap up as many days on the mountain as possible. With 2,900 acres of skiable terrain that features incredible tree skiing, I couldn’t wait ...