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Elkhorns backcountry

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As of 10:25 am PST, Stoke scores Elkhorns backcountry 31 out of 100 today, with 0 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 38–45°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · elkhorns

Official forecast from Wallowa Avalanche Center

No daily danger ratings yet. Wallowa Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. wallowaavalanchecenter.org

Read the full forecast at Wallowa 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 © Wallowa 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
+7.3°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 361:OR:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: TripCheck (ODOT)

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
9.2 mph
NWS
Temperature
38.9°F
NWS

Updated 10:25 am PST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

31Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Elkhorns backcountry snow forecast

Elkhorns backcountry6,555 ft · Oregon
31
Last 24 hours0″Fri 10:25 am PST
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 9:05 am PST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Elkhorns backcountry this week

  1. Today31Wait
  2. Sat31Wait
  3. Sun32Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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Elkhorns backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 42°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 5%Wind 9 mph, gusts 16 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 45°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 16 mph, gusts 28 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 38°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 13%Wind 16 mph, gusts 28 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 AM PST.

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen and none is forecast, the base is 0 in, and summit wind is 9.2 mph at 38.9°F. Drive time is unknown, so leave extra margin and pack layers. Read the official Wallowa Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Elkhorns backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 10:25 am PST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Elkhorns backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 AM PST. Today: partly cloudy, high 42°, low 27°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 45°, low 29°, 0 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 38°, low 28°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Elkhorns backcountry today?

The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

NWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL station

Updated 10:25 am PST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Wallowa Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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