Friday, September 25, 2026
53.0°F
Skiers glide downhill at Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

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“Resorts within our region and across the West were challenged with delayed openings, unseasonably warm temperatures, dramatic rain and wind events, and significantly less natural snowfall than we’ve seen in decades," he said. "The fact that we maintained operations consecutively from December to April feels like something we should be proud of considering the circumstances.”