Trip Planning for Island Park

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Today2″ | 7-15 N
Nov 15 0″ |
Nov 14 0″ | 30-55 W
Sawtelle Peak
9885′     11/16 at 21:00
10.7℉
NW - 25mph
Gusts 34 mph
Sawtelle Snowfall
8750′     11/02 at 03:47
13.0″ Depth
0.9″New
White Elephant SNOTEL
7710′     11/16 at 21:00
21℉
13″ Depth
Primary Problem: Wind Slab
Bottom Line: Fresh wind slabs are the main avalanche problem especially by Sunday when strong winds should blow from the west. Early-season avalanches may not bury you, but they will hurt playing pinball with you through the rocks and stumps. Hunters should be especially cautious since they often travel alone and without avalanche rescue gear. Avoid steep slopes with snow deeper than your ankles.

Past 5 Days

Wed Oct 30

None
Sat Nov 2

None
Wed Nov 6

None
Wed Nov 13

None
Fri Nov 15

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

Videos- Island Park

WebCams


US 20, Henry's Lake, South view

High Mountain Adventures, Island Park

Snowpit Profiles- Island Park

 

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Weather Stations- Island Park

Big Sky

Weather Forecast Island Park

Full Forecast, NOAA website
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Lakeview MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

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