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Video from Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Silver Mountain closed down after the Inland Northwest was placed under a Wind Chill Advisory yesterday morning, meaning wind chill temperatures were potentially dangerous. Wind chill temperatures were reportedly in the single-digits to negative teens Tuesday morning.
- Related: Silver Mountain, ID Report: Cliffs, Soft Snow, Tree-Skiing, Good Weather—What More Could You Want?
According to a Facebook post shared by the Idaho ski area, “dangerous weather conditions” prompted the closure. Nearby Idaho ski areas Schweitzer and Mt. Spokane continued operations Tuesday with limited runs available.
Silver Mountain reopened today and, at the time of this writing, the current temperature there was 3ºF.
Better bundle up!
Lookout Pass Ski Area (Idaho & Montana) was open as well, and guests enjoyed a great time under a sunny sky. Most guests know how to dress for colder temperatures out here in the PNW. I was out for 3 hours straight and never got cold. Snow and grooming were amazing.
Snow Brains: Follow you every day love your positive messages on skiing/sliding. FYI – Mt. Spokane is located in WA State (not Idaho).
Ski Lookout Pass – Offering the most snow in Idaho with the longest season too.