Purcell Mountains backcountry4,071 ft · Montana
33- 0Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 4:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Purcell Mountains 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 37–45°F.
Avalanche danger · purcell 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 CenterForecasts 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
- 0 in
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in
- New snow, 72h
- 0 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- -5.6°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 311: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
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 3.5 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 37°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
Purcell Mountains backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Purcell Mountains backcountry this week
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- 32Wait
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Purcell Mountains backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4CloudyHigh 45°Low 32°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 2 mph, gusts 6 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 37°Low 32°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 29%Wind 5 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Fri, Nov 6CloudyHigh 41°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 12%Wind 6 mph, gusts 14 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
The Purcell Mountains backcountry has no new snow in the last 48 hours and none forecast, with a base depth of 0 in, so there isn't enough snow on the ground yet. It's 37.1°F with a 3.5 mph summit wind and 10 mi visibility. Confirm your drive time, since it's unknown, and read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Purcell 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 4:25 pm MST.
What's the weather at Purcell Mountains backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: cloudy, high 45°, low 32°, 0 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 37°, low 32°, 0 in of snow; Fri: cloudy, high 41°, low 34°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Purcell 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 4:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.