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Independence Pass backcountry

As of 4:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Independence Pass backcountry 34 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 8.2 in more on the way and light summit wind (10.4 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 9.9 in of snow, highs of 33–37°F. Updated 7:05 pm MST.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start

Directions

RoadsLive road conditions and closures: COtrip (CDOT)

Conditions

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 1 in
Forecast snow: 8.2 in
Snow depth: 4 in
Ridge wind: 10.4 mph
Temperature: 33.6°F

Updated 4:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. 8.2 in on the way and light wind.

34Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Independence Pass backcountry snow forecast

Independence Pass backcountry12,102 ft · Colorado

Last 24 hours0″Wed 4:25 pm MST

Next 3 days9.9″Forecast

Days 4–7 ProForecast

8.2Today4
1.7Thu5
0Fri6
Sat7
Sun8
Mon9
Tue10

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Independence Pass backcountry this week

Today34Wait
Thu43Wait
Fri35Wait
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Independence Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

8+ in of snow

Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 37°Low 26°Snow 8.2 inChance of precipitation 95%Wind 10 mph, gusts 13 mph
Thu, Nov 5SnowHigh 34°Low 16°Snow 1.7 inChance of precipitation 62%Wind 7 mph, gusts 10 mph
Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 33°Low 18°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 17%Wind 6 mph, gusts 8 mph
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Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST.

Stoke’s take

Today shows no new snow in the last 24 hours, 1 inch over 48 hours, and 4 inches of base, with 12 inches forecast. Summit wind is 8.1 mph at 34.3°F, so pack layers and allow extra time for the drive, since its length is unknown. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Independence Pass backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 1 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 4:25 pm MST. Base depth: 4 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).

What's the weather at Independence Pass backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 37°, low 26°, 8.2 in of snow; Thu: snow, high 34°, low 16°, 1.7 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 33°, low 18°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Independence Pass 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)

Updated 4:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

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

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