Swan Range backcountry6,396 ft · Montana
33- 0Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm MST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 5:25 pm MST, Stoke scores Swan Range 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 38–43°F.
Avalanche danger · swan 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 CenterForecasts 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
- +2.1°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 664: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
- 11 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 4.6 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 36.4°F NWS
- Visibility
- 10 mi NWS
Updated 5:25 pm MST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. No new snow and light wind.
33Stoke score
Swan Range backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Swan Range backcountry this week
- 33Wait
- 33Wait
- 32Wait
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Swan Range backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4CloudyHigh 43°Low 30°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 10 mph
- Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 38°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 29%Wind 8 mph, gusts 18 mph
- Fri, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 42°Low 31°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 4%Wind 8 mph, gusts 20 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST.
Stoke’s take
Tomorrow has no new snow and none forecast, and the base is thin at 11 in. Summit wind is 4.6 mph, the temperature is 36.2°F, and visibility is 10 mi. Drive time is unknown, so check the road and plan around the best window. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Swan 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 5:25 pm MST. Base depth: 11 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).
What's the weather at Swan Range backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM MST. Today: cloudy, high 43°, low 30°, 0 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 38°, low 28°, 0 in of snow; Fri: partly cloudy, high 42°, low 31°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Swan 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 5:25 pm MST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Flathead Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.