WINTER SPORTS -- Silver Mountain Resort has just announced it will open lifts for skiing on Monday morning, moving up the date four days from an annoucement made a few days ago.

Steady snowfall in the region's mountains this week has given skiers and snowboarders a wealth of early season options.

Lookout Pass opened Friday to rave reviews from powder hounds. Schweitzer and 49 Degrees North opened today.

Mount Spokane officials say they plan to open on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.