Trip Planning for Lionhead Range

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Today0″ | 20-40 W
Nov 11 0″ | 22-33 W
Nov 10 0″ | 15-29 W
Lionhead Ridge Weather
9420′     11/12 at 22:00
17.7℉
W - 8mph
Gusts 24 mph
Madison Plateau SNOTEL
7750′     11/12 at 22:00
25℉
13″ 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 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- Lionhead Range

WebCams


Raynolds Pass

Rendezvous Ski Trail, W. Yellowstone

Snowpit Profiles- Lionhead Range

 

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Weather Stations- Lionhead Range

Big Sky

Weather Forecast Lionhead Range

Full Forecast, NOAA website
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW West Yellowstone MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 19. North wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    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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