Blues backcountry4,966 ft · Oregon
33- 0Today4
- 0Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 8:05 pm PST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 2:25 pm PST, Stoke scores Blues backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 1 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (2.3 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 38–45°F.
Avalanche danger · blues
Official forecast from Wallowa Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Wallowa Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. wallowaavalanchecenter.org
Read the full forecast at Wallowa 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 © Wallowa Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
- New snow, 24h
- 2 in
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in
- New snow, 72h
- 1 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- -0.7°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 824:WA:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: TripCheck (ODOT)
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 1 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 1 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 2 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 2.3 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 41.8°F NWS
- Visibility
- 7.9 mi NWS
Updated 2:25 pm PST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. 1 in new snow and light wind.
33Stoke score
Blues backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Blues backcountry this week
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Blues backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4CloudyHigh 45°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 2%Wind 4 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Thu, Nov 5RainHigh 38°Low 31°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 61%Wind 5 mph, gusts 14 mph
- Fri, Nov 6CloudyHigh 42°Low 30°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 6%Wind 9 mph, gusts 15 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM PST.
Stoke’s take
Blues has a thin 2-inch base, 1 inch of new snow in the past 24 hours, and no snow forecast. Summit wind is light at 2.3 mph, with 41.8°F temperatures. Drive time is unknown, so allow extra time for the drive. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Blues backcountry have?
1 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 1 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 2:25 pm PST. Base depth: 2 in (SNOTEL (estimate)).
What's the weather at Blues backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM PST. Today: cloudy, high 45°, low 34°, 0 in of snow; Thu: rain, high 38°, low 31°, 0 in of snow; Fri: cloudy, high 42°, low 30°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Blues backcountry today?
The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
NWSSNOTEL (estimate)
Updated 2:25 pm PST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Wallowa Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.