Trip Planning for Southern Gallatin

as of 5:00 am
Today2″ | 5-10 N
Apr 23 0″ | 5-10 NE
Apr 22 0″ | 20-38 W
9460′     04/24 at 19:00
29.3℉
N - 3mph
Gusts 8 mph
9000′     04/24 at 18:00
29℉
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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Weather Forecast Southern Gallatin

Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Big Sky MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers before 9pm.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light south southeast  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8100 feet rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. High near 53. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers.  Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 34. North northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers before 7am, then snow showers between 7am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 4pm.  High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

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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