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Northern Whitefish Range backcountry

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Northern Whitefish Range backcountry

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As of 4:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Northern Whitefish Range backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 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 in of snow, highs of 31–38°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · northern whitefish range

Official forecast from Flathead Avalanche Center

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

Read the full forecast at Flathead 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 © Flathead 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
+1.8°F
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 1311:MT: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
3 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
3.5 mph
NWS
Temperature
31.8°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

Northern Whitefish Range backcountry snow forecast

Northern Whitefish Range backcountry5,177 ft · Montana
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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 Northern Whitefish Range backcountry this week

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

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 4ClearHigh 38°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 6 mph, gusts 10 mph
  2. Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 31°Low 26°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 22%Wind 13 mph, gusts 23 mph
  3. Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 32°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 17 mph, gusts 33 mph
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro

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

Stoke’s take

Tomorrow shows no new snow in the past 24 or 48 hours and none forecast, with a thin 3 in base. It's 31.4°F, with 3.5 mph wind at the summit and 10 mi visibility. Drive time is unknown, so check it and plan around the listed window. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Northern Whitefish Range 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. Base depth: 3 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).

What's the weather at Northern Whitefish Range backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: clear, high 38°, low 27°, 0 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 31°, low 26°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 32°, low 29°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Northern Whitefish Range 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 Flathead Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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