Trip Planning for Northern Madison

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Apr 305″ | NA
Apr 29 2″ | NA
Apr 28 1″ | NA
Timberline Station
9400′     12/18 at 23:00
22 ℉
SW - 23 mph, Gusts 33
7 " New
Lone Mountain SNOTEL
8880′     12/18 at 23:00
22℉
24″ 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 Northern Madison

Full Forecast, NOAA website
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Big Sky MT

Winter Weather Advisory until December 20, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until December 20, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4pm. Temperature rising to near 28 by 11am, then falling to around 20 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a southwest wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

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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