Trip Planning for Southern Gallatin

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Today4″ | NA
Nov 18 0″ | NA
Nov 17 2″ |
Taylor Fork Weather
9460′     11/05 at 9:00
34.4℉
N - 0mph
Gusts 2 mph
Carrot Basin SNOTEL
9000′     11/19 at 18:00
4℉
25″ Depth
Primary Problem: Wind Slab
Bottom Line: The snowpack is thin, but we are heading in the right direction, with 5-10” of new snow falling in our latest storm. Wind slab avalanches are the primary concern. Avoid steep slopes with signs of instability, which include recent avalanches, shooting cracks, collapsing (whumphing), stiffening of the snow surface or visual cues of drifting. Avoidance should be our objective because getting captured in an avalanche of any size will likely result in traumatic injuries. To reduce the consequences of a mistake, carry rescue gear, practice with it and follow safe travel protocols in and around avalanche terrain.

Past 5 Days

Sat Nov 2

None
Wed Nov 6

None
Wed Nov 13

None
Fri Nov 15

None
Today

None

Relevant Avalanche Activity

Relevant Photos

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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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

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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