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Red Mountain Pass backcountry

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As of 9:25 am MST, Stoke scores Red Mountain Pass backcountry 56 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 35–44°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: 0 in
Forecast snow: 0 in
Snow depth: 27 in
Ridge wind: 6.9 mph
Temperature: 31.1°F
Visibility: 9.9 mi

Updated 9:25 am MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Maybe. No new snow and light wind.

56Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Red Mountain Pass backcountry snow forecast

Red Mountain Pass backcountry11,087 ft · Colorado

Last 24 hours0″Fri 9:25 am MST

Next 3 days0″Forecast

Days 4–7 ProForecast

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

Best day to ski Red Mountain Pass backcountry this week

Today56Maybe
Sat56Maybe
Sun53Maybe
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Red Mountain Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 35°Low 19°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 6%Wind 9 mph, gusts 15 mph
Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 41°Low 19°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 8 mph, gusts 14 mph
Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 44°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 12 mph
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Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen in the last 48 hours and none is forecast. The base is 27 inches deep, it's 31.1°F, summit wind is light at 6.9 mph, and visibility is 9.9 miles. Drive time is unknown, so plan your timing and pack layers for the cold. Read the official Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Red Mountain Pass backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 9:25 am MST. Base depth: 27 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Red Mountain Pass backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: cloudy, high 35°, low 19°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 41°, low 19°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 44°, low 23°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Red Mountain 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 9:25 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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