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Monarch Pass backcountry

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As of 4:25 am MST, Stoke scores Monarch Pass backcountry 37 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast) and light summit wind (9.2 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 31–38°F. Updated 10:05 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: 11.6 in
Forecast snow: 0 in
Snow depth: 8 in
Ridge wind: 9.2 mph
Temperature: 28.5°F
Visibility: 10 mi

Updated 4:25 am MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS, SNOTEL (estimate).

Today

Wait. 11.6 in in two days and light wind.

37Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Monarch Pass backcountry snow forecast

Monarch Pass backcountry11,307 ft · Colorado

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

Best day to ski Monarch Pass backcountry this week

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Monarch Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 31°Low 22°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 10 mph, gusts 14 mph
Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 35°Low 21°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 8 mph, gusts 12 mph
Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 38°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 9 mph, gusts 14 mph
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Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

Monarch Pass has 11.6 inches of new snow over 48 hours, none in the last 24, none forecast, and a thin 8-inch base. It's 28.5°F with 9.2 mph summit wind and 10 miles of visibility, so dress in layers and plan around a drive time that isn't known yet. Read the official Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Monarch Pass backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 11.6 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 4:25 am MST. Base depth: 8 in (SNOTEL station).

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

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: cloudy, high 31°, low 22°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 35°, low 21°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 38°, low 23°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Monarch 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 stationNWS forecast

Updated 4:25 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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