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Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry

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Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry

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As of 9:25 am MST, Stoke scores Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry 32 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (8.1 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 42–53°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · flathead range and glacier np

Official forecast from Flathead Avalanche Center

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

Read the full forecast at Flathead 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 © Flathead Avalanche Center.

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

New snow, 24h
0 in
New snow, 48h
1 in
New snow, 72h
0 in
Max wind, 24h
No data
Temperature change, 24h
+2.5°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 664: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
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
8.1 mph
NWS
Temperature
37.6°F
NWS
Visibility
10 mi
NWS

Updated 9:25 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

Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry snow forecast

Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry4,033 ft · Montana
32
Last 24 hours0″Fri 9:25 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 Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry this week

  1. Today32Wait
  2. Sat28Wait
  3. Sun31Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 44°Low 30°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 15%Wind 10 mph, gusts 28 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 53°Low 35°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 10 mph, gusts 28 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8RainHigh 42°Low 35°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 52%Wind 12 mph, gusts 33 mph
  4. 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 in the last 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is still thin. Summit wind is about 10.4 mph at 38°F, so pack layers for a cold start and allow extra time, since drive time is unknown. Read the official Flathead Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 9:25 am MST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Flathead Range & Glacier NP backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 44°, low 30°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 53°, low 35°, 0 in of snow; Sun: rain, high 42°, low 35°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Flathead Range & Glacier NP 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 9:25 am MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

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

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