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Swan Range backcountry

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As of 11:25 am MST, Stoke scores Swan Range backcountry 56 out of 100 today, with 1 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (9.2 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 41–50°F. Updated 11:25 am MST.

Avalanche danger · swan 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: 2 in
New snow, 72h: 1 in
Max wind, 24h: No data
Temperature change, 24h: +4.8°F
Rain on snow, 24h: No

From SNOTEL 646: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: 1 in
New snow, 48h: 1 in
Forecast snow: 0 in
Snow depth: 12 in
Ridge wind: 9.2 mph
Temperature: 36.5°F
Visibility: 10 mi

Updated 11:25 am MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Maybe. 1 in new snow and light wind.

56Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Swan Range backcountry snow forecast

Swan Range backcountry6,396 ft · Montana

Last 24 hours1″Fri 11:25 am MST

Next 3 days0″Forecast

Days 4–7 ProForecast

0Today6
0Sat7
0Sun8
Mon9
Tue10
Wed11
Thu12

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Swan Range backcountry this week

Today56Maybe
Sat50Maybe
Sun47Maybe
Mon
Tue
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Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

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Swan Range backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 42°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 14%Wind 9 mph, gusts 20 mph
Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 50°Low 36°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 4%Wind 10 mph, gusts 23 mph
Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 41°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 36%Wind 18 mph, gusts 39 mph
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST.

Stoke’s take

Maybe. Summit wind 9.2 mph, new snow (48h) 1 in.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Swan Range backcountry have?

1 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 1 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 11:25 am MST. Base depth: 12 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Swan Range backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 42°, low 29°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 50°, low 36°, 0 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 41°, low 34°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Swan 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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