Trip Planning for Island Park

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Today2″ | 25-44 W
Nov 17 2″ | 35-55 W
Nov 16 2″ | 7-15 N
Sawtelle Peak
9885′     11/18 at 17:00
8.0℉
NW - 7mph
Gusts 20 mph
Sawtelle Snowfall
8750′     11/02 at 03:47
13.0″ Depth
0.9″New
White Elephant SNOTEL
7710′     11/18 at 17:00
17℉
19″ Depth
Primary Problem: Wind Slab
Bottom Line: Fresh wind slabs are the main avalanche problem especially by Sunday when strong winds should blow from the west. Early-season avalanches may not bury you, but they will hurt playing pinball with you through the rocks and stumps. Hunters should be especially cautious since they often travel alone and without avalanche rescue gear. Avoid steep slopes with snow deeper than your ankles.

Past 5 Days

Wed Oct 30

None
Sat Nov 2

None
Wed Nov 6

None
Wed Nov 13

None
Fri Nov 15

None

Relevant Avalanche Activity

Relevant Photos

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  • Snowpit at Bridger

    Snowpit at Bridger Bowl on 11/5. Photo: B. VandenBos

  • Cracking in recent hard wind slab

    From e-mail: "Photo attached from near top of hyalite peak, 11/2. Cracking in recent hard wind slab, I had to really jump hard to make this. Walked on many other hard slabs that were well bonded. Highly variable snowpack. I think you'd be most likely to get into trouble by popping out a small hard slab pocket like this and getting magic carpeted into some thinly covered terrain." Photo: B. VandenBos

  • Minor Faceting in At Spanish Peaks Resort

    From obs: "1-3 mm faceting in front of the Montage. Clear skys and mid 20 temps"

  • Fresh Snow in Big Sky

    On October 17, rain turned to snow and blanketed the mountains of southwest Montana with a fresh coat of snow. Photo: Yellowstone Club Webcam

  • Bridger Bowl Ridge Webcam

    On October 17, rain turned to snow and blanketed the mountains of southwest Montana with a fresh coat of snow. Photo: Bridger Bowl Webcams

  • Powder Blast 2024 - October 25

    The 26th annual fundraiser for the Friends of the GNFAC is October 25 at the Emerson Cultural Center. More info and tickets at: https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Powder-Blast-2024-101627

Videos- Island Park

WebCams


US 20, Henry's Lake, South view

High Mountain Adventures, Island Park

Snowpit Profiles- Island Park

 

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Weather Stations- Island Park

Big Sky

Weather Forecast Island Park

Full Forecast, NOAA website
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Lakeview MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 15. West wind around 9 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 29. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

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