Cooke City backcountry9,615 ft · Montana
33- 0Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 8:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 3:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Cooke City backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 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 32–41°F.
Avalanche danger · cooke city
Official forecast from Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. mtavalanche.com
Read the full forecast at Gallatin National Forest 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 © Gallatin National Forest 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
- No data
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 670:MT:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive 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
- 5 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 6.9 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 37°F NWS
- Visibility
- 10 mi 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.
33Stoke score
Cooke City backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Cooke City backcountry this week
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- 33Wait
- 32Wait
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Cooke City backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4ClearHigh 41°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 7 mph, gusts 13 mph
- Thu, Nov 5Partly cloudyHigh 36°Low 22°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 40%Wind 10 mph, gusts 20 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 32°Low 22°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 5%Wind 12 mph, gusts 20 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
No new snow has fallen in the past 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is a thin 5 in. Summit wind is 6.9 mph, visibility is 10 mi, and it's 37.8°F. Drive time is unknown, so plan your timing around the best window and allow extra time on the road. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Cooke City 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: 5 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).
What's the weather at Cooke City backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM MST. Today: clear, high 41°, low 25°, 0 in of snow; Thu: partly cloudy, high 36°, low 22°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 32°, low 22°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Cooke City 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 Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.