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Independence Pass backcountry

As of 10:25 am MST, Stoke scores Independence Pass backcountry 59 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (6.9 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 32–41°F. Updated 10:25 am MST.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start

Directions

RoadsLive road conditions and closures: COtrip (CDOT)

Conditions

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 9 in
Forecast snow: 0 in
Snow depth: 13 in
Ridge wind: 6.9 mph
Temperature: 29.5°F

Updated 10:25 am MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Maybe. 9 in in two days and light wind.

59Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Independence Pass backcountry snow forecast

Independence Pass backcountry12,102 ft · Colorado

Last 24 hours0″Fri 10:25 am MST

Next 3 days0″Forecast

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0Sat7
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Independence Pass backcountry this week

Today59Maybe
Sat52Maybe
Sun51Maybe
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Independence Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 32°Low 19°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 15%Wind 7 mph, gusts 8 mph
Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 36°Low 17°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 4 mph, gusts 6 mph
Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 41°Low 20°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 9 mph
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Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

Independence Pass has 9 inches of new snow over 48 hours, none in the last 24, and none forecast. The base is 13 inches deep, with a summit wind of 6.9 mph and a temperature of 29.5°F, so dress in layers and plan your timing around the cold. Drive time isn't known, so check the canyon road before you leave. Read the official Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Independence Pass backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 9 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 10:25 am MST. Base depth: 13 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Independence Pass backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: cloudy, high 32°, low 19°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 36°, low 17°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 41°, low 20°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Independence Pass backcountry today?

The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

NWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL station

Updated 10:25 am MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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