Trip Planning for Northern Madison

as of 5:00 am
Today0″ | 10-25 NW
Nov 7 0″ | 20-30 NW
Nov 6 4″ | 15-40 N
9400′     11/08 at 23:00
38 ℉
NE - 7 mph, Gusts 9
6 " New
8880′     11/08 at 23:00
36℉
8″ 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


8800' Camera, Lone Peak view

Yellowstone Club, Timberline Chair

Snowpit Profiles- Northern Madison

 

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Weather Forecast Northern Madison

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Big Sky MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Low around 19. South southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

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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