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Selkirk Mountains backcountry

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Selkirk Mountains backcountry

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As of 3:25 pm PST, Stoke scores Selkirk Mountains backcountry 34 out of 100 today, with 1 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (3.5 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.2 in of snow, highs of 37–42°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · selkirk mountains

Official forecast from Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center

No daily danger ratings yet. Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. idahopanhandleavalanche.org

Read the full forecast at Idaho Panhandle 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 © Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center.

Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)

New snow, 24h
1 in
New snow, 48h
2 in
New snow, 72h
1 in
Max wind, 24h
No data
Temperature change, 24h
-2.3°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 988:ID:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive 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
4 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
3.5 mph
NWS
Temperature
38°F
NWS
Visibility
7.9 mi
NWS

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

Today

Wait. 1 in new snow and light wind.

34Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Selkirk Mountains backcountry snow forecast

Selkirk Mountains backcountry5,428 ft · Idaho
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Last 24 hours1″Wed 3:25 pm PST
Next 3 days0.2″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today4
  2. .2Thu5
  3. 0Fri6
  4. Sat7
  5. Sun8
  6. Mon9
  7. Tue10

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 8:05 pm PST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Selkirk Mountains backcountry this week

  1. Today34Wait
  2. Thu32Wait
  3. Fri33Wait
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
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Selkirk Mountains backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 4Partly cloudyHigh 42°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 4 mph, gusts 8 mph
  2. Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 38°Low 30°Snow 0.2 inChance of precipitation 47%Wind 6 mph, gusts 13 mph
  3. Fri, Nov 6CloudyHigh 37°Low 30°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 18%Wind 9 mph, gusts 18 mph
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM PST.

Stoke’s take

Today has 1 inch of new snow in the past 24 hours, none forecast, over a thin 4 inch base. It's 39.1°F with 3.5 mph summit wind and 7.9 miles of visibility. Drive time is unknown, so check the road before you leave and bring layers. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Selkirk 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 3:25 pm PST. Base depth: 4 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).

What's the weather at Selkirk Mountains backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM PST. Today: partly cloudy, high 42°, low 29°, 0 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 38°, low 30°, 0.2 in of snow; Fri: cloudy, high 37°, low 30°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Selkirk Mountains 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)

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

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

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