West Mountains backcountry5,667 ft · Idaho
32- 0Today6
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- 0Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
- Wed11
- Thu12
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 11:25 am MST, Stoke scores West Mountains backcountry 32 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 40–47°F.
Avalanche danger · west 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 CenterForecasts 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
- 0 in
- New snow, 72h
- 0 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- -8.8°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 1016: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
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 6.9 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 35.5°F NWS
Updated 11:25 am MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. No new snow and light wind.
32Stoke score
West Mountains backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski West Mountains backcountry this week
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- 31Wait
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- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
West Mountains backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 40°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 4%Wind 7 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 47°Low 30°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 9 mph, gusts 20 mph
- Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 42°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 3%Wind 9 mph, gusts 20 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.
Stoke’s take
No new snow has fallen and none is forecast, and the base is still thin at 0 inches. Summit wind is 6.9 mph and the temperature is 35.5°F. Drive time is unknown, so allow extra time and bring warm layers. Read the official Payette Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does West Mountains backcountry have?
0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 11:25 am MST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at West Mountains backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 40°, low 27°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 47°, low 30°, 0 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 42°, low 34°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski West 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 11:25 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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