Better late than never.

After opening day was delayed by a lack of snow and temperatures too warm for snowmaking, Schweitzer Mountain announced plans to partially open on Wednesday to skiers and snowboarders.

The announcement comes after the arrival of fresh snow and weather conditions that have allowed Schweitzer to run its snowmaking machines.

“Although it’s a late start to the season, there’s a lot of excitement as we head into another La Nina Winter, with plenty of cold temps and fresh snow projected,” Schweitzer COO Tom Chasse said in a news release.

For now, only the Basin Express lift will be running. The lift, which takes off from the mountain’s Village area, will spin daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with access to Midway, an intermediate trail.

In the announcement, Schweitzer

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