Trip Planning for Southern Gallatin

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Today0″ |
Nov 20 0″ | NA
Nov 19 4″ | NA
Taylor Fork Weather
9460′     11/05 at 9:00
34.4℉
N - 0mph
Gusts 2 mph
Carrot Basin SNOTEL
9000′     11/21 at 17:00
23℉
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
Tue Nov 19

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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Snowpit Profiles- Southern Gallatin

 

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Weather Stations- Southern Gallatin

Weather Forecast Southern Gallatin

Full Forecast, NOAA website
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Big Sky MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight 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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