Lionhead Area backcountry9,446 ft · Montana
33- 0Today6
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- 0Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 4:25 am MST, Stoke scores Lionhead Area backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast) and light summit wind (6.9 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 29–36°F.
Avalanche danger · lionhead area
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 CenterForecasts 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
DirectionsRoadsLive 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
- 2 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 6.9 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 26.4°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
Lionhead Area backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Lionhead Area backcountry this week
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- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Lionhead Area backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 29°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 7 mph, gusts 14 mph
- Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 36°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 10 mph, gusts 16 mph
- Sun, Nov 8Partly cloudyHigh 36°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 10 mph, gusts 21 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 in the last 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is only 2 inches deep. It's 26.4°F with 6.9 mph wind and 10 miles of visibility. Drive time is unknown, so allow extra time and dress in layers. Read the official Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Lionhead Area 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: 2 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Lionhead Area backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 29°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 36°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Sun: partly cloudy, high 36°, low 24°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Lionhead Area 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 Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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