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Bitterroot backcountry

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As of 4:25 am MST, Stoke scores Bitterroot backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast) and light summit wind (9.2 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 39–48°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · bitterroot

Official forecast from West Central Montana Avalanche Center

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

Read the full forecast at West Central Montana 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 © West Central Montana 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
+2.6°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 735:ID:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

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

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0 in
NWS forecast
New snow, 48h
0 in
NWS forecast
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
9.2 mph
NWS
Temperature
36.6°F
NWS
Visibility
10 mi
NWS

Updated 4:25 am MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS, SNOTEL (estimate).

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

33Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Bitterroot backcountry snow forecast

Bitterroot backcountry7,654 ft · Montana
33
Last 24 hours0″Fri 4:25 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 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Bitterroot backcountry this week

  1. Today33Wait
  2. Sat32Wait
  3. Sun32Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
See the full week with Pro

Bitterroot backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 41°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 12 mph, gusts 21 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 48°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 4%Wind 13 mph, gusts 22 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 39°Low 30°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 11%Wind 17 mph, gusts 30 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

Wait. Base depth 0 in, summit wind 9.2 mph.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Bitterroot backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 0 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 4:25 am MST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Bitterroot backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 41°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 48°, low 34°, 0 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 39°, low 30°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Bitterroot 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 stationNWS forecast

Updated 4:25 am MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

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

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