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Bitterroot backcountry

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As of 4:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Bitterroot backcountry 33 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 36–42°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · bitterroot

Official forecast from West Central Montana Avalanche Center

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

Read the full forecast at West Central Montana 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 © West Central Montana 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
+0.8°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 735:ID:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: Montana 511

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
4.6 mph
NWS
Temperature
34.7°F
NWS
Visibility
10 mi
NWS

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

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

33Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Bitterroot backcountry snow forecast

Bitterroot backcountry7,654 ft · Montana
33
Last 24 hours0″Wed 4:25 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 Bitterroot backcountry this week

  1. Today33Wait
  2. Thu33Wait
  3. Fri32Wait
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
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Bitterroot backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 4ClearHigh 42°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 7 mph, gusts 12 mph
  2. Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 36°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 8%Wind 9 mph, gusts 15 mph
  3. Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 41°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 10 mph, gusts 20 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 past 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is still 0 inches

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Bitterroot backcountry have?

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

What's the weather at Bitterroot backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: clear, high 42°, low 29°, 0 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 36°, 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 Bitterroot 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 West Central Montana Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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