Regional Conditions for Lionhead Range

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Today1″ | NA
Nov 24 0″ | NA
Nov 23 0″ | NA
Lionhead Weather Station
8775′     3/27 at 10:00
17 ℉
SE - 4 mph
Gusts 7 mph
Madison Plateau SNOTEL
7750′   11/25 at 13:00
24℉
19″ Depth
Bottom Line: The mountains throughout our advisory area have a layered snowpack, and avalanches can be triggered on steep slopes. Strong winds drifted last night’s snow into slabs which will continue to grow with strong west-southwest wind today and tomorrow. Identify and avoid fresh drifts on steep slopes. Expect to find these drifts along ridgelines. Look for signs such as round pillows of snow and feel for relatively hard or hollow slabs. Stay diligent with snowpack stability assessment and safe travel protocols through the weekend.

The Daily Avalanche Conversation Video

Primary Problem: Wind-Drifted Snow

Past 5 Days

Sun Nov 8

None
Mon Nov 9

None
Fri Nov 13

None
Sat Nov 14

None
Thu Nov 19

None

Avalanche Activity- Lionhead Range

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  • Surface Hoar Layer Lionhead

    We found a thick layer of surface hoar (1-2cm) on top of the snowpack at Lionhead Ridge on 11/24/20. Below that layer the snowpack was faceted and weak. This will be an unstable foundation for future storms. Photo: GNFAC

  • Backcountry Barriers Contest Winner

    Watch the video HERE!

  • Wind cloud over Bridger Range

    The BBWC (Bridger Bowl Wind Cloud) on Tuesday 10/27 accompanied 50-60 mph gusts. This strong wind drifted recent snow into slabs that could avalanche on steep slopes. Early season snow means we need to be thinking about and managing avalanche hazard when we travel in the mountains. Photo: GNFAC

  • Social Media Survey

    Backcountry.com did a social media survey and found that many of us could use an avalanche class. Don't hesitate to sign up for one. Even a one-hour avalanche awareness class is a great place to start. Check out our Education Calendar for an expanding list of classes being offered in southwest Montana. Many are free.

  • Snow and wind in Bridgers

    Wind was blowing and drifting recent snow in the Bridger Range the morning of October 15th. Photo: B. VandenBos

  • October snowfall on Lone Mtn.

    Snow on Lone Mtn. on the morning of October 14th. Photo: B. VandenBos

  • Snowfall in the mountains

    By morning of October 11 most mountain ranges were white at the higher elevations. This picture of Saddle Peak was taken from Stone Creek up Bridger Canyon. About .6-.8" of precipitation fell throughout southwest Montana. The Fisher Creek Snotel outside of Cooke City shows 6" of snow fell at 9,100 feet. Only time will tell what melts and what sticks around, but it sure is a good sign! Photo: GNFAC

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Weather Forecast Lionhead Range

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW West Yellowstone MT

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. Patchy blowing snow. High near 19. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 19 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 3 °F

  • Thanksgiving
    Day

    Thanksgiving Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow

    High: 16 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 7 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. South wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 19 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 11 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 8 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 21 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 5 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 23 °F

The Last Word

The Friends of the Avalanche Center are encouraging everyone to take an avalanche class. Look at our Education Page for all the classes being offered in sw Montana. They are working hard to break down Backcountry Barriers and made this awesome 6 min video about it.


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