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Wolf Creek Pass backcountry

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Wolf Creek Pass backcountry

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As of 10:25 am MST, Stoke scores Wolf Creek Pass backcountry 53 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (5.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 34–43°F. Updated .

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: COtrip (CDOT)

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
20 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
5.8 mph
NWS
Temperature
32°F
NWS

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

Today

Maybe. No new snow and light wind.

53Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Wolf Creek Pass backcountry snow forecast

Wolf Creek Pass backcountry10,852 ft · Colorado
53
Last 24 hours0″Fri 10:25 am MST
Next 3 days0″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today6
  2. 0Sat7
  3. 0Sun8
  4. Mon9
  5. Tue10
  6. Wed11
  7. Thu12

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 11:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Wolf Creek Pass backcountry this week

  1. Today53Maybe
  2. Sat52Maybe
  3. Sun52Maybe
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Wolf Creek Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 34°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 12%Wind 8 mph, gusts 13 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7SunnyHigh 40°Low 20°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 12 mph, gusts 17 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8SunnyHigh 43°Low 19°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 9 mph, gusts 14 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen in the last 48 hours, and none is forecast. The base is 20 inches, the temperature is 29°F, and summit wind is 6.9 mph. Plan your timing around Friday's window and bring layers for the cold start. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Also good today

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Questions

How much new snow does Wolf Creek 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 10:25 am MST. Base depth: 20 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Wolf Creek Pass backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM MST. Today: cloudy, high 34°, low 24°, 0 in of snow; Sat: sunny, high 40°, low 20°, 0 in of snow; Sun: sunny, high 43°, low 19°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Wolf Creek 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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