Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry6,576 ft · Idaho
31- 0Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
Ski · Idaho
Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry
As of 3:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry 31 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (4.6 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 50–55°F.
Avalanche danger · sawtooth and western smoky mtns
Official forecast from Sawtooth Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Sawtooth Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. sawtoothavalanche.com
Read the full forecast at Sawtooth 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 © Sawtooth 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
- +0.4°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 490: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
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 6 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 4.6 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 44°F NWS
Updated 3:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. No new snow and light wind.
31Stoke score
Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry this week
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4ClearHigh 53°Low 32°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 5 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Thu, Nov 5Partly cloudyHigh 50°Low 31°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 7 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Fri, Nov 6SunnyHigh 55°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
Wait. Base depth 4 in, summit wind 5.8 mph.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry have?
0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 3:25 pm MST. Base depth: 6 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).
What's the weather at Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: clear, high 53°, low 32°, 0 in of snow; Thu: partly cloudy, high 50°, low 31°, 0 in of snow; Fri: sunny, high 55°, low 29°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns 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 3:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Sawtooth Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.