Trip Planning for Lionhead Range

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Nov 161″ | 15-25 N
Nov 15 0″ |
Nov 14 0″ | 30-49 SW
Lionhead Ridge Weather
9420′     11/16 at 23:00
12.6℉
W - 16mph
Gusts 31 mph
Madison Plateau SNOTEL
7750′     11/16 at 23:00
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- Lionhead Range

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Rendezvous Ski Trail, W. Yellowstone

Snowpit Profiles- Lionhead Range

 

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Weather Stations- Lionhead Range

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Weather Forecast Lionhead Range

Full Forecast, NOAA website
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW West Yellowstone MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 17. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 18. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

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