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West Slopes Central backcountry

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As of 3:25 am PST, Stoke scores West Slopes Central backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0.1 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast), 0.2 in more on the way and light summit wind (10.4 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.4 in of snow, highs of 42–43°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · west slopes central

Official forecast from Northwest Avalanche Center

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

Read the full forecast at Northwest 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 © Northwest 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
+3.2°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 1319:WA:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: WSDOT mountain passes

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0.1 in
NWS forecast
New snow, 48h
0.1 in
NWS forecast
Forecast snow
0.2 in
NWS
Snow depth
3 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
10.4 mph
NWS
Temperature
35°F
NWS
Visibility
8 mi
NWS

Updated 3:25 am PST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS, SNOTEL (estimate).

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

33Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

West Slopes Central backcountry snow forecast

West Slopes Central backcountry4,944 ft · Washington
33
Last 24 hours0.1″Fri 3:25 am PST
Next 3 days0.4″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. .3Today6
  2. 0Sat7
  3. .1Sun8
  4. Mon9
  5. Tue10
  6. Wed11
  7. Thu12

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 11:05 am PST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski West Slopes Central backcountry this week

  1. Today33Wait
  2. Sat31Wait
  3. Sun33Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
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West Slopes Central backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6MixedHigh 42°Low 32°Snow 0.3 inChance of precipitation 99%Wind 10 mph, gusts 15 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7RainHigh 43°Low 37°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 15 mph, gusts 22 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8MixedHigh 42°Low 31°Snow 0.1 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 15 mph, gusts 22 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

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

Stoke’s take

Wait. Base depth 3 in, summit wind 9.2 mph.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does West Slopes Central backcountry have?

0.1 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 0.1 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 3:25 am PST. Base depth: 3 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at West Slopes Central backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM PST. Today: mixed, high 42°, low 32°, 0.3 in of snow; Sat: rain, high 43°, low 37°, 0 in of snow; Sun: mixed, high 42°, low 31°, 0.1 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski West Slopes Central 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 stationNWS forecast

Updated 3:25 am PST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

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

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