Trip Planning for Southern Gallatin

as of 5:00 am
Apr 220″ | 20-38 W
Apr 21 1″ | 10-25 SW
Apr 20 1″ | 10-26 SW
9460′     04/23 at 6:00
19.9℉
E - 4mph
Gusts 6 mph
9000′     04/23 at 04:00
20℉
68″ 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

Moderate
Fri Apr 18

Moderate
Sat Apr 19

Moderate
Sun Apr 20

Low
Mon Apr 21

None

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Big Sky MT

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 3pm, then snow showers likely between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers after noon.  Snow level rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after noon.  Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely between noon and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    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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