Schweitzer Mountain, ID

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Schweitzer Mountain Resort, a ski resort in northern Idaho
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, a ski resort in northern Idaho. Image by Lómelinde via Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
29°F
High: 43° | Low: 29°
Current Temperature
Station: STZI1
Observed at: 10:00 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Today:Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 3 to 10 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  87 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 50°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 35°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

🚲 Biking

Good
  79 /100

Good for biking. High near 50°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 35°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Good
  70 /100

Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 50°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 35°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

⛷️ Downhill Skiing / Snowboarding

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for downhill skiing / snowboarding. High near 50°F. Light wind (10 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 50°F).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Heat: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 19/100
Not Recommended for downhill skiing / snowboarding. High near 35°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (35°F).

About Schweitzer Mountain

Schweitzer Mountain is an Idaho destination for a major downhill ski and four-season mountain destination.

Make the Most of a Schweitzer Mountain Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Schweitzer Mountain

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, canyon rims, dunes, or open ground become unsafe in lightning, heat, smoke, wind, or poor visibility.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildfire smoke, spring runoff, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Sandpoint
  • Selkirk Mountains
  • Colburn
  • Lake Pend Oreille
  • Priest River

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Schweitzer Mountain day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Schweitzer Mountain

🌤
29°F
High: 43° | Low: 29°
Current Temperature
Station: STZI1
Observed at: 10:00 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Sat ⛅
43° 33°
4%
Sun ⛅
50° 33°
0%
Mon ☀
50° 39°
0%
Tue 🌧
47° 38°
43%
Wed 🌧
47° 37°
22%
Thu ⛅
47° 37°
14%
Fri 🌧
46° 35°
15%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

43° Sat 50° Sun 50° Mon 47° Tue 47° Wed 47° Thu 46° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

33° Sat 33° Sun 39° Mon 38° Tue 37° Wed 37° Thu 35° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Sat 70 Sun 70 Mon 19 Tue 20 Wed 20 Thu 20 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 7:52 pm CDT

Schweitzer Mountain Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Schweitzer Mountain can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes usually open well before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but dry heat, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early snow at elevation. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra travel time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 34–42°F in nearby valleys and colder on the mountain, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 100–250+ inches at ski elevations, with wind and elevation creating major variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.