Rattlesnake backcountry5,889 ft · Montana
33- 0Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 8:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 4:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Rattlesnake 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 38–43°F.
Avalanche danger · rattlesnake
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 CenterForecasts 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
- -1.1°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 667: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
- 8 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 3.5 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 34.5°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
Rattlesnake backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Rattlesnake backcountry this week
- 33Wait
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Rattlesnake backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4CloudyHigh 43°Low 30°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 38°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 9%Wind 8 mph, gusts 17 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 41°Low 27°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 8 mph, gusts 17 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
Tomorrow shows no new snow and none in the forecast, with 8 in of base and a thin snowpack so far. Winds are light at 3.5 mph, it's 37.6°F, and visibility is 10 mi, but drive time is unknown, so plan layers and check the road before you leave. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Rattlesnake 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: 8 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).
What's the weather at Rattlesnake backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM MST. Today: cloudy, high 43°, low 30°, 0 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 38°, low 27°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 41°, low 27°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Rattlesnake 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.