Trip Planning for Lionhead Range

as of 5:00 am
Apr 221″ | NA
Apr 21 0″ | NA
Apr 20 0″ | NA
9420′     04/18 at 15:00
46.0℉
W - 0mph
Gusts 0 mph
7750′     04/23 at 03:00
29℉
55″ Depth
Primary Problem: Wind Slab
Bottom Line: Avalanche problems will involve recent new snow. Otherwise, the snowpack is generally stable and larger avalanches are unlikely. Be on the lookout for fresh drifts and avoid them, especially in consequential terrain. Monitor the snow surface for wet snow avalanche potential. If the new snow is becoming moist find lower angle terrain or shadier slopes with drier snow. Consider the consequences of being knocked over by a small slide. Daily forecasts are done for the season, but avalanches will continue. Remain diligent with your snowpack and terrain assessments, and be ready to adapt your plans to changing conditions.

Past 5 Days

Thu Apr 17

Low
Fri Apr 18

Moderate
Sat Apr 19

Moderate
Sun Apr 20

Low
Mon Apr 21

None

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Weather Forecast Lionhead Range

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW West Yellowstone MT

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind around 11 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 11 to 17 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

The Last Word

Thank you for another successful season. Our success is directly related to support from our community and the Forest Service. Thanks to the readers of the forecast, everyone that sent in observations, took an avalanche class, or donated money, time or gear. We will issue conditions updates on Mondays and Fridays through April.

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