Trip Planning for Lionhead Range

as of 5:00 am
Nov 80″ | 15-25 N
Nov 7 0″ | 10-25 N
Nov 6 1″ | 10-35 N
9420′     11/09 at 1:00
39.3℉
N - 3mph
Gusts 6 mph
7750′     11/08 at 23:00
26℉
12″ Depth
Primary Problem: Wind-Drifted Snow
Bottom Line: A layered snowpack capable of producing avalanches exists across the forecast area in most mid to upper-elevation terrain. Avalanches within the new and wind-drifted snow are likely on steep slopes at the tail end of this week’s storm. Without additional loading, stability will improve throughout the week. Employ an information-gathering mindset and a healthy distrust for steep snow-covered slopes. Signs of instability, such as recent avalanche activity, shooting cracks and collapsing, are red flags and reasons to avoid avalanche terrain. Dig a quick snowpit to assess for instability when obvious signs are not present.

Past 5 Days

Fri Oct 18

None
Thu Oct 24

None
Wed Oct 30

None
Sat Nov 2

None
Wed Nov 6

None

Relevant Photos

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  • From obs. "New snow visible on the west side of the Bridger Range, visible from office downtown." Photo: B. VandenBos

  • 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

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

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

  • 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

WebCams


Rendezvous Ski Trail, W. Yellowstone

Snowpit Profiles- Lionhead Range

 

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Weather Forecast Lionhead Range

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW West Yellowstone MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Low around 20. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

The Last Word

Read accident reports from previous early season accidents before you venture to the snowy hills. This accident report from October 2012 in the northern Bridger Range, and this report from the tragic fatality six years ago in early October are reminders of the potential consequences of even a small avalanche.

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