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West Mountains backcountry

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As of 8:25 pm MST, Stoke scores West Mountains backcountry 32 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (5.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 36–42°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · west 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 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 © 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
-4.1°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 1016: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
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
5.8 mph
NWS
Temperature
37.6°F
NWS

Updated 8:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

32Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

West Mountains backcountry snow forecast

West Mountains backcountry5,667 ft · Idaho
32
Last 24 hours0″Wed 8:25 pm MST
Next 3 days0″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today4
  2. 0Thu5
  3. 0Fri6
  4. Sat7
  5. Sun8
  6. Mon9
  7. Tue10

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

Best day to ski West Mountains backcountry this week

  1. Today32Wait
  2. Thu32Wait
  3. Fri32Wait
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
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West Mountains backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 4Partly cloudyHigh 42°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 9 mph
  2. Thu, Nov 5Partly cloudyHigh 36°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 6%Wind 6 mph, gusts 8 mph
  3. Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 40°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 10 mph
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST.

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen in the last 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is still thin. Summit wind is 4.6 mph and it is 37.9°F, so pack layers and allow extra time for the drive, since drive time is unknown. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

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Questions

How much new snow does West Mountains backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 8:25 pm MST.

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

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: partly cloudy, high 42°, low 29°, 0 in of snow; Thu: partly cloudy, high 36°, low 28°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 40°, low 25°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski West 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 8:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

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

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