Trip Planning for Northern Madison

View Weather and Avalanche Log
24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Apr 305″ | NA
Apr 29 2″ | NA
Apr 28 1″ | NA
Timberline Station
9400′     5/01 at 21:00
32 ℉
W - -29 mph, Gusts -29
0 " New
Lone Mountain SNOTEL
8880′     05/01 at 19:00
36℉
50″ 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

Relevant Avalanche Activity

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8800' Camera, Lone Peak view

Yellowstone Club, Timberline Chair

Snowpit Profiles- Northern Madison

 

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Weather Stations- Northern Madison

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Yellowstone Club

Weather Forecast Northern Madison

Full Forecast, NOAA website
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Big Sky MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. North wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

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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