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Southern Whitefish Range backcountry

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Southern Whitefish Range backcountry

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As of 11:25 am MST, Stoke scores Southern Whitefish Range backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (11.5 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 30–36°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · southern whitefish range

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
0 in
New snow, 72h
0 in
Max wind, 24h
No data
Temperature change, 24h
+8.3°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 469: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
11.5 mph
NWS
Temperature
25.8°F
NWS
Visibility
10 mi
NWS

Updated 11:25 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

Southern Whitefish Range backcountry snow forecast

Southern Whitefish Range backcountry6,884 ft · Montana
33
Last 24 hours0″Fri 11:25 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 Southern Whitefish Range backcountry this week

  1. Today33Wait
  2. Sat33Wait
  3. Sun30Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Southern Whitefish Range backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 30°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 15%Wind 18 mph, gusts 22 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 36°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 6%Wind 17 mph, gusts 20 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 33°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 27%Wind 27 mph, gusts 40 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

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

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen in the last 48 hours, and the base is 0 in, so there isn't much on the ground yet. It's about 24.6°F with 11.5 mph wind at the summit and 10 mi of visibility. Dress in warm layers and leave 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 Southern Whitefish 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 11:25 am MST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Southern Whitefish Range backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 30°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 36°, low 28°, 0 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 33°, low 26°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Southern Whitefish 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 11:25 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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