Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry6,576 ft · Idaho
31- 0Today6
- 0Sat7
- 0Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
- Wed11
- Thu12
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.
Ski · Idaho
Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry
As of 12:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry 31 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (3.5 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 51–57°F.
Avalanche danger · sawtooth and western smoky mtns
Official forecast from Sawtooth Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Sawtooth Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. sawtoothavalanche.com
Read the full forecast at Sawtooth Avalanche CenterForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Sawtooth Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in
- New snow, 72h
- 0 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- +3.6°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 845:ID:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Idaho
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 5 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 3.5 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 42.1°F NWS
Updated 12:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. No new snow and light wind.
31Stoke score
Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry this week
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- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6SunnyHigh 51°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 3%Wind 5 mph, gusts 7 mph
- Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 57°Low 32°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 7 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Sun, Nov 8Partly cloudyHigh 54°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 7 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.
Stoke’s take
Tomorrow shows no new snow and none forecast, with a thin 5 inch base and light summit wind at 3.5 mph. It is 42.3°F, so dress in layers, and because drive time is unknown, leave yourself extra time on the road. Read the official Sawtooth Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry have?
0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 12:25 pm MST. Base depth: 5 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: sunny, high 51°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 57°, low 32°, 0 in of snow; Sun: partly cloudy, high 54°, low 34°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns 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 12:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Sawtooth Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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