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Island Park backcountry

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As of 9:25 am MST, Stoke scores Island Park backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast) and light summit wind (10.4 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 28–35°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · island park

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
0 in
New snow, 72h
0 in
Max wind, 24h
No data
Temperature change, 24h
-4.7°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 858: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
NWS forecast
New snow, 48h
0 in
NWS forecast
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
10.4 mph
NWS
Temperature
26.5°F
NWS
Visibility
7 mi
NWS

Updated 9:25 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

Island Park backcountry snow forecast

Island Park backcountry8,564 ft · Montana
33
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 11:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Island Park backcountry this week

  1. Today33Wait
  2. Sat33Wait
  3. Sun32Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Island Park backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 28°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 10 mph, gusts 15 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 35°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 7 mph, gusts 10 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8Partly cloudyHigh 35°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 14 mph, gusts 24 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

Island Park has a 0 in base, no new snow in the last 48 hours, and none in the forecast. It's 26.3°F with 10.4 mph summit wind and 10 mi visibility. Drive time is unknown, so leave extra margin and dress in layers. Read the official Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Island Park backcountry have?

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

What's the weather at Island Park backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 28°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 35°, low 24°, 0 in of snow; Sun: partly cloudy, high 35°, low 26°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Island Park 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 9:25 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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