Purcell Mountains backcountry4,071 ft · Montana
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 4:25 am MST, Stoke scores Purcell Mountains backcountry 32 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast) and light summit wind (5.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 42–48°F.
Avalanche danger · purcell mountains
Official forecast from Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. idahopanhandleavalanche.org
Read the full forecast at Idaho Panhandle 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 © Idaho Panhandle 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
- +3.1°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 311: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
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 5.8 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 37.5°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.
32Stoke score
Purcell Mountains backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Purcell Mountains backcountry this week
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- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Purcell Mountains backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 42°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 10%Wind 6 mph, gusts 15 mph
- Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 48°Low 37°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 22%Wind 5 mph, gusts 13 mph
- Sun, Nov 8RainHigh 43°Low 35°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 77%Wind 15 mph, gusts 30 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.
Stoke’s take
Wait. Base depth 0 in, summit wind 5.8 mph.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Purcell Mountains 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: 0 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Purcell Mountains backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: cloudy, high 42°, low 34°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 48°, low 37°, 0 in of snow; Sun: rain, high 43°, low 35°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Purcell Mountains 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 Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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