Trip Planning for Cooke City Area

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Apr 302″ | 15-30 NW
Apr 29 3″ | 10-25 SW
Apr 28 6″ | 10-25 SW
Lulu Pass Weather Station
10,000′     07/25 at 02:00
48.3℉
W - 5mph
Gusts 15mph
Fisher Creek SNOTEL Site
9100′     12/19 at 01:00
21℉
53″ Depth
Bottom Line: Spring weather can be highly variable and create a mix of avalanche problems to watch out for. Snow conditions and snow stability can change drastically from day to day or hour to hour. Anticipate rapid change and plan accordingly. Plenty of snowfall over the winter with more spring snow to come makes avalanches possible into summer.
Primary Problem: None

Past 5 Days

Mon Apr 18

None
Fri Apr 22

None
Mon Apr 25

None
Fri Apr 29

None
Mon May 2

None

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Weather Forecast Cooke City Area

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Cooke City MT

Winter Storm Warning December 19, 01:24am until December 20, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning December 19, 01:24am until December 20, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11am. High near 28. West southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 7 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 18 by 5am. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 11 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 32 by 3am. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 29 °F⇑

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. High near 32. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

The Last Word

Thank you to everyone that sent in observations, read the advisories, took an avalanche class or donated money, time or gear. Our success is directly related to community support and the Forest Service. Have a safe spring and summer! See this article for some general spring travel advice.

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