Trip Planning for Southern Gallatin

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Today0″ | NA
Nov 17 2″ |
Nov 16 3″ |
Taylor Fork Weather
9460′     11/05 at 9:00
34.4℉
N - 0mph
Gusts 2 mph
Carrot Basin SNOTEL
9000′     11/18 at 17:00
10℉
26″ 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

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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

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Weather Stations- Southern Gallatin

Weather Forecast Southern Gallatin

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Big Sky MT

Winter Weather Advisory November 18, 05:46pm until November 18, 10:00pmClick here for hazard details and duration Winter Weather Advisory
  •   Winter Weather Advisory November 18, 05:46pm until November 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

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