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Monarch Pass backcountry

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As of 4:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Monarch Pass backcountry 35 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 4.5 in more on the way and light summit wind (10.4 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 6 in of snow, highs near 31°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: 2 in
Forecast snow: 4.5 in
Snow depth: 6 in
Ridge wind: 10.4 mph
Temperature: 30.7°F
Visibility: 9.3 mi

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

Today

Wait. 2 in in two days and light wind.

35Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Monarch Pass backcountry snow forecast

Monarch Pass backcountry11,307 ft · Colorado

Last 24 hours0″Wed 4:25 pm MST

Next 3 days6″Forecast

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

Best day to ski Monarch Pass backcountry this week

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Monarch Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 31°Low 28°Snow 4.5 inChance of precipitation 97%Wind 12 mph, gusts 17 mph
Thu, Nov 5SnowHigh 31°Low 22°Snow 1.1 inChance of precipitation 61%Wind 12 mph, gusts 18 mph
Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 31°Low 22°Snow 0.4 inChance of precipitation 26%Wind 8 mph, gusts 12 mph
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Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST.

Stoke’s take

Monarch Pass has a thin 6 in base, with 2 in of new snow over 48 hours, none in the last 24, and 4.2 in forecast. Summit wind is 13.8 mph, the temperature is 31.2°F, and visibility is 6 mi. Drive time is unknown, so allow extra time and pack layers. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Monarch Pass backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 2 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 4:25 pm MST. Base depth: 6 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).

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

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: snow, high 31°, low 28°, 4.5 in of snow; Thu: snow, high 31°, low 22°, 1.1 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 31°, low 22°, 0.4 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Monarch 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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