By Reader
Winter parking restrictions on Sandpoint streets went into effect Dec. 1 and will run through March 1, 2025.
The restrictions are intended to support snow removal efforts throughout …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
After the last ski season tested everyone’s patience, Schweitzer is pleased to see signs of a big snow year. For their “preview weekend,” Schweitzer will …
By Kaleb Keaton
Reader Contributor
Here we are Sandpoint; snow is back in town! To many, snow is alluring with the potential it has for recreation or to get out …
By Tom Eddy
Reader Contributor
Welcome to the new year from Schweitzer Ski Patrol! January looks to bring new (and much needed) snow to the region, and also the National …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Last week’s snowstorms felt like traveling back in time — back to Old Sandpoint, when events like that would occur a half dozen times throughout …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
I was standing in line at the grocery store the other day and heard a woman say, “I just don’t ever remember a winter being …
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Ever wonder why there are so many different kinds of snowflakes? Different conditions in the atmosphere create different kinds of snow, which can have big …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
An early bout of winter weather on Sept. 28-29 dumped snow in the mountains and caused thousands of power outages in the Inland Northwest.
Kim …
By Reader Staff
Thanks to consistent cold temperatures and hard work from the Schweitzer Mountain Resort mountain operations team, the resort is pleased to announce they will open for the …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff Writer
Old Man Winter is bringing his A-game (again) over the next couple of days.
The National Weather Service is predicting 18 to 24 inches …
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