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Cooke City backcountry

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As of 6:25 am MST, Stoke scores Cooke City backcountry 32 out of 100 today, with 0 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 32–40°F. Updated 11:05 am MST.

Avalanche danger · cooke city

Official forecast from Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center

No daily danger ratings yet. Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. mtavalanche.com

Read the full forecast at Gallatin National Forest 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 © Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.

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

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 1 in
New snow, 72h: 1 in
Max wind, 24h: No data
Temperature change, 24h: -9°F
Rain on snow, 24h: No

From SNOTEL 480:MT: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
New snow, 48h: 0 in
Forecast snow: 0 in
Snow depth: 5 in
Ridge wind: 11.5 mph
Temperature: 28.1°F

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

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

32Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Cooke City backcountry snow forecast

Cooke City backcountry9,615 ft · Montana

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

Best day to ski Cooke City backcountry this week

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Cooke City backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 32°Low 21°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 12 mph, gusts 20 mph
Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 40°Low 21°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 9 mph, gusts 15 mph
Sun, Nov 8Partly cloudyHigh 40°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 17 mph, gusts 37 mph
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Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

Wait. Base depth 5 in, summit wind 11.5 mph.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Cooke City backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 6:25 am MST. Base depth: 5 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Cooke City backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 32°, low 21°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 40°, low 21°, 0 in of snow; Sun: partly cloudy, high 40°, low 27°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Cooke City 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 Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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