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Northern Madison Range backcountry

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Northern Madison Range backcountry

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As of 8:25 am MST, Stoke scores Northern Madison Range backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (10.4 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 35–41°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · northern madison range

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
-4.1°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 590: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
2 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
10.4 mph
NWS
Temperature
30.9°F
NWS
Visibility
10 mi
NWS

Updated 8:25 am MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

33Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Northern Madison Range backcountry snow forecast

Northern Madison Range backcountry8,880 ft · Montana
33
Last 24 hours0″Fri 8:25 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 Northern Madison Range backcountry this week

  1. Today33Wait
  2. Sat33Wait
  3. Sun31Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Northern Madison Range backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 35°Low 22°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 13 mph, gusts 22 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 41°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 17 mph, gusts 28 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8Partly cloudyHigh 40°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 18 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

No new snow has fallen in the last 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is only 3 in deep. It's 28.5°F with 10.4 mph summit wind and 10 mi visibility. Drive time is unknown, so plan the drive and dress in layers, and read the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Northern Madison Range backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 8:25 am MST. Base depth: 2 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Northern Madison Range backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 35°, low 22°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 41°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Sun: partly cloudy, high 40°, low 29°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Northern Madison Range 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 8:25 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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