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Salmon River Mountains backcountry

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Salmon River Mountains backcountry

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As of 6:25 am MST, Stoke scores Salmon River Mountains backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 1 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (11.5 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 40–48°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · salmon river mountains

Official forecast from Payette Avalanche Center

No daily danger ratings yet. Payette Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. payetteavalanche.org

Read the full forecast at Payette Avalanche Center

Forecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Payette Avalanche Center.

Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)

New snow, 24h
0 in
New snow, 48h
2 in
New snow, 72h
1 in
Max wind, 24h
No data
Temperature change, 24h
+1.8°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 370:ID:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Idaho

Conditions

New snow, 24h
1 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
2 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
3 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
11.5 mph
NWS
Temperature
36.4°F
NWS

Updated 6:25 am MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. 1 in new snow and light wind.

33Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Salmon River Mountains backcountry snow forecast

Salmon River Mountains backcountry7,090 ft · Idaho
33
Last 24 hours1″Fri 6:25 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 12:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Salmon River Mountains backcountry this week

  1. Today33Wait
  2. Sat31Wait
  3. Sun31Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Salmon River Mountains backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 40°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 12 mph, gusts 17 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 48°Low 33°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 17 mph, gusts 29 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 42°Low 36°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 4%Wind 17 mph, gusts 28 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST.

Stoke’s take

Wait. Base depth 3 in, summit wind 11.5 mph.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Salmon River Mountains backcountry have?

1 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 2 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 6:25 am MST. Base depth: 3 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Salmon River Mountains backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 12:05 PM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 40°, low 28°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 48°, low 33°, 0 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 42°, low 36°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Salmon River Mountains 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 6:25 am MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

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

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