Base today8 inestimated at mid-mountain, 5,550 ft
measured 7 in at Schweitzer Basin · 1 mi · 6,090 ft · read 1 Nov
56th percentile for this week of the year · usually 6 in, 0–16 in in nine seasons of ten
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?+0.8 °C vs normal | About normal6 in · normally 6 in | no call | +0.8 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.4 °C vs normal | Below normal9 in · normally 9 in | no call | -0.4 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | Below normal14 in · normally 14 in | no call | +1.6 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | Well below normal19 in · normally 23 in | no call | +1.4 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | Well below normal24 in · normally 28 in | no call | +1.4 °C |
| 4–10 DecMarginal?+1.3 °C vs normal | Well below normal31 in · normally 35 in | no call | +1.3 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal23rd percentile
December
Well below normal19th percentile
January
Well below normal14th percentile
February
Well below normal13th percentile
March
Well below normal12th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
111 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
63% below29%
December
73% below21%
January
79% below15%
February
83% below12%
March
84% below10%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 111 in
The mountain
- Vertical1,700 ft 4,700 ft to 6,400 ft
- Skiable terrain2,900 ac
- Average snowfall300 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts10
- Marked runs96 44 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner2%1 mi
- Intermediate55%24 mi
- Advanced43%19 mi
Getting there
GEG
Drive from Spokaneregional airport
2 h 0693 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gema little
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakinga little
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 16 in | 10 in – 29 in10–29 in | 119 in | -3 °C | 46% |
| DecemberDec | 44 in | 33 in – 66 in33–66 in | 170 in | -6 °C | 47% |
| JanuaryJan | 78 in | 56 in – 102 in56–102 in | 168 in | -5 °C | 47% |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 in | 67 in – 125 in67–125 in | 127 in | -5 °C | 54% |
| MarchMar | 112 in | 81 in – 152 in81–152 in | 112 in | -2 °C | 48% |
| AprilApr | 111 in | 86 in – 156 in86–156 in | 48 in | 1 °C | 50% |
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