Trip Planning for Southern Madison

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24 Hour Snowfall and Wind
as of 5:00 am
Apr 302″ | NA
Apr 29 2″ | NA
Apr 28 3″ | NA
Taylor Fork
9460′     04/30 at 19:00
26.3℉
NW - 10mph
Gusts 17 mph
Carrot Basin SNOTEL
9000′     05/01 at 19:00
35℉
66″ 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 Stations- Southern Madison

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Weather Forecast Southern Madison

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Extended Forecast for

20 Miles S Big Sky MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 28. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    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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