Salmon River Mountains backcountry7,090 ft · Idaho
33- 0Today4
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- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 9:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 6:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Salmon River Mountains backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 1 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (6.9 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 38–46°F.
Avalanche danger · salmon river mountains
Official forecast from Payette Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Payette Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. payetteavalanche.org
Read the full forecast at Payette Avalanche CenterForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Payette 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
- -1.5°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 370:ID:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Idaho
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 1 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 1 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 1 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 6.9 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 38.8°F NWS
Updated 6:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. 1 in new snow and light wind.
33Stoke score
Salmon River Mountains backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Salmon River Mountains backcountry this week
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Salmon River Mountains backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4Partly cloudyHigh 46°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 7 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Thu, Nov 5Partly cloudyHigh 38°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 8%Wind 6 mph, gusts 10 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 41°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 9 mph, gusts 14 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
Only 1 inch of new snow has fallen, none is forecast, and the base is a thin 1 inch. It's 38.4°F with light summit wind at 6.9 mph, so bring layers and plan around the best window. Drive time is unknown, so allow extra time, and read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Salmon River Mountains backcountry have?
1 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 1 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 6:25 pm MST. Base depth: 1 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).
What's the weather at Salmon River Mountains backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 PM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 46°, low 29°, 0 in of snow; Thu: partly cloudy, high 38°, low 28°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 41°, low 26°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Salmon River Mountains 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 6:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Payette Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.