Trip Planning for Cooke City Area

as of 5:00 am

Nov 16	0″ \| 5-10 NW
Nov 15	0″ \| 6-22 NE
Nov 14	0″ \| 15-45 SW

Lulu Pass Weather Station

10020′ 11/17 at 3:00

10.4℉
W - 9mph
Gusts 26 mph

Fisher Creek SNOTEL Site

9100′ 11/17 at 04:00

13℉
12″ Depth

Full Forecast

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
New snow in Cooke City on Sinclair webcam, Nov 1

Screenshots of webcams throughout the forecast area show new snow and snow cover on November 1.
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