Trip Planning for Southern Gallatin

as of 5:00 am
Apr 20″ | 9-13 SW
Apr 1 5″ | 15-30 SW
Mar 31 1″ | 13-23 SW
9460′     04/03 at 3:00
12.6℉
S - 8mph
Gusts 11 mph
9000′     04/03 at 01:00
14℉
82″ Depth
Primary Problem: Wind Slab
Bottom Line: There are three avalanche problems to consider today: wind slabs, storm slabs, and dry loose avalanches. Avoid places at the tops or sides of slopes where winds have drifted some snow making the powder more cohesive and more likely to avalanche. Watch for any signs like shooting cracks that the new snow is unstable and consider doing some quick tests like Dave shows in this video. Jump on small test slopes or walk/ride above other tracks to get a feel for how the new is bonded. If getting into steeper terrain where getting pushed downhill could be a problem, consider how to manage sluffing.

Past 5 Days

Sat Mar 29

Low
Sun Mar 30

Low
Mon Mar 31

Low
Tue Apr 1

Moderate
Wed Apr 2

Moderate

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Weather Stations- Southern Gallatin

Weather Forecast Southern Gallatin

Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Big Sky MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 19. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 29 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

The Last Word

Hyalite Road Closure 

The Hyalite Canyon Road is closed to ALL MOTORIZED VEHICLES until the morning of May 16. This is a regular annual road closure to reduce road damage during the spring thaw. Bicycle and foot traffic are allowed. Contact the Bozeman FS Ranger District for more info.

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