Comment Archives: Locations
Re: “Yurt Ski”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH:
This is a public observation from missoulaavalanche.org for Monday, Feb. 18th, Wednesday, Feb. 20th, and Thursday, Feb. 21st at S. Swan:
"Monday- received approx 12 inches over last two days. At 6600′ on a 36 degree NE slope we had a CT 21 Q2/3 at 30-35 cm down. ECTN22 on same layer. Skiing very nice and quite enjoyable. pretty clear, relatively calm but evidence of some wind.
"Wednesday- 7700′ on 33 degree E-SE slope, dug pit near ridge found 5-10 cm wind slab 40cm down. CT 11 Q1 on this layer. ECTN11 also at this layer. Snow beneath failure was relatively strong. As the next system comes in (especially if it comes in on the high end of NOAA predictions..9-20 inches by Sunday) we’ll really need to think about areas with previous wind loading or with buried wind slabs.
"Thursday- no new snow."
Thanks, Carl Sievers!
Re: “Sky Pilot”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH:
This is a public observation from missoulaavalanche.org from Thursday, Feb. 21st.
"Clear skies and calm in the morning, but with an obvious storm breaking over the Bitterroot divide. Turned to quite snowy conditions with moderate winds at higher elevations by early afternoon. Moderate wind at higher elevations, with obvious signs of recent transport, including big cornices and wind slabs on leeward slopes, and wind ribs on the stoss side near ridge tops. New snow around 0-3 inches.
"In terms of natural activity, we saw a minor point releases coming off of cliff bands, and some glide cracks over large granite slabs. At higher elevations near the Bitterroot divide, there was an obvious wind slab that was 2″ deep at the time. It was clearly not bonded well, and would fail at switchback corners. I caused this layer to sluff considerably just off the peak of the top of Sky Pilot, on a northerly slope with obvious wind effects at 8700′. It was perhaps 30 degrees here, and the sluff did not run very far. I also triggered a deeper instability while skiing a steeper couloir that separates an upper and lower snowfield on Sky Pilot at around 8300′. This couloir is quite short, perhaps 60 vertical feet, 38 or so degrees, with some good safe zones within the couloir. I opted to ski cut between these on my descent, and on my second cut, managed to break loose a 6-8″ wind slab that propogated back up the couloir and out onto the large snow field below it. The fracture width was perhaps 100 feet. I could not tell how far the slab ran, due to poor visibility and a lack of desire to follow it down the exposed runout. My partner skiied another wider slope immediately adjacent that was more wind scoured, and did not trigger anything."
Thanks, Doug Brinkerhoff!
Re: “Lubrecht Experimental Forest”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH:
Observation from Missoula Nordic Ski Club from Saturday, Feb. 23rd.
"There was 1 to 1 1/2 inches of new fluffy snow low down and 3 inches at the top of the E trail. Skiing was excellent. No new grooming as of Saturday evening, but I had no problem skating. There was no melting at all on Saturday.
The A trail is good even where the snowmobile groomer has gone over it, but there is one bad stretch on the cutoff over to the F trail. Once you get onto the road part of the F-E trail, skiing is excellent. There is now an alternative to the E trail chute, although today the chute wasn't hard.
The D trail is in bad shape with a lot of logging, one bare spot, and a long plowed stretch without enough snow. I advise not skiing the D trail except for the upper part that joins with the E trail."
Re: “Rattlesnake National Recreation Area”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH:
Today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 35 and winds blowing at 15 mph. Expecting snow for the rest of the week.
Re: “Seeley Lake”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH:
Seeley Lake XC area got about 3" to 4" of new snow for Friday so groomers were able to groom almost all of the trails with perfect cordroy. The 3K, 5K, and 10K were groomed Friday, and another inch of fresh fell later in the day. It's currently 28 degrees and overcast with calm winds and a high of 36 degrees.
Re: “Big Sky Resort”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
Big Sky received four to five inches of fresh overnight, six to seven in the last 24 hours, and seven to eight in the last 48 with more snow forecasted to fall today. It'll be cold, people, with blowing snow and gusts and a high of 11 degrees. Worth it! Dress warmly and ski hard.
GET SOME!!
Re: “Blacktail Mountain Ski Area”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
Three new inches of snow fell overnight at Blacktail. Enjoy powder, packed powder, and machine groomed surface conditions. Winds at 10 miles per hour and a temperature of 16 degrees. Visibility is reduced due to falling snow.
GET SOME!!
Re: “Bridger Bowl”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
Four new inches fell last night and seven in the last 24 hours. Bridger's got a settled base of 64 inches, and it's currently 25 degrees with light winds and a 90% chance of snow showers.
GET SOME!!
Re: “Whitefish Mountain Resort”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
Seven inches of new snow overnight for Whitefish, and 23 inches in the last week. It's currently 17 degrees, partly cloudy, and wind from 10 to 15 miles per hour. It's a powder day for sure. The 17th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games start tomorrow and run through Tuesday. Cheer on Montana athletes!
GET SOME!!
Re: “Red Lodge Mountain Resort”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
No new snow overnight and only an inch in the last week, but Red Lodge still has lots to offer today, including an all-ladies ski clinic, college races, and the triple jump jackpot in the park. Summit has 38 inches settled base and surface conditions include packed powder and machine groomed today. Today will be 28 degrees with a 60% chance of snow and wind around 5 to 15 mph. Cole Creek Quad is operating today.
GET SOME!!
Re: “Moonlight Basin”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
Three to four inches accumulated overnight at Moonlight Basin with more on the way. Base depth at 58 inches. Enjoy deep powder shots all over the mountain. Today will be sunny and snowy (the best kind of weather) and winds from 11 to 18 mph. Expected high is 15 degrees, and all lifts are operating.
GET SOME!!
Re: “Montana Snowbowl”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
One new inch of snow overnight for the bowl with a summit depth of 78 inches and mid mountain at 56. Currently 22 degrees with a high of 28. 80% chance of snow with a possible accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Wind at 14 to 16 miles per hour and gusts at 24 mph. The Gelande Ski Jump Championship takes place today and tomorrow with a purse of $8,000.
GET SOME!!
Re: “Lost Trail Powder Mountain”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
Your snow dances are working and the snow gods have heard your prayers. Six inches of new snow overnight, six inches of new in the last 24, 8 inches in the last 48. Base of 86 inches at the lodge and 93 at the summit with powder conditions. You better believe it. Temperature of 18 inches currently with calm winds and cloudy.
GET SOME!!
Re: “Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
Six inches of new snow overnight, 9 inches in the last 24 hours, 17 inches in the last 48. That's a total of 32 INCHES. Yep, I'm there. Base of 75 inches, summit with 131. Expect POWDER as your primary surface condition today with machine groomed in the background. Wind 0-7 miles per hour, lightly snowing, and 22 degrees.
GET. SOME.
Re: “Discovery Ski Area”
SNOW REPORT FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD:
A new inch overnight for Disco, two inches in the last 24 hours, 2 inches in the last 48 hours, three inches in the last 72 hours and it's looooookin' goooood. Bottom depth of 38 inches and 56 inches at the top. Expect groomed condition today and packed powder. Current temperature is 20 degrees and snowing with no wind.
GET SOME!!
Re: “Lake Como”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH:
Observations according to Missoula Nordic.
"Very good skate skiing Saturday afternoon. Upper trails have an excellently firm track and no icy spots. Groomers took drags on all the roads yesterday. 550A road is getting thin, ski it while it lasts.Several areas have melted out across the road, will need to remove your skis in one spot. watch for caution signs. Besides those couple of areas it is still good skiing.
"550 rd. is firm at the bottom but gets much better as you head up, just a bit thin up on the sunny hillside in spots.Tracks were re-set but are not very deep, almost too hard underneath to get much depth."
Currently snowing and 37 degrees, with winds blowing at 11 mph. Winds may gust up to 20mpr later in the day. Additional snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Re: “Chief Joseph Pass”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH:
Grooming crews rolled and compaction dragged all the trails, both classic and skating on Wednesday, the 13th. On Friday, the 15th, grooming crews re-compacted the classic trails and set tracks. Currently 25 degrees and overcast with no wind. High of 39 with mostly cloudy skies.
Re: “Izaak Walton Inn & Resort”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH:
No new snow in the last few days, but it's 30 degrees out and snowing now. Base depths are 24 and 4 inches. All cross country and skate trails are open.
Re: “Pattee Canyon Recreation Area”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH:
Observations according to Missoula Nordic Club.
Skate lanes on north and south sides were touched up yesterday. It was effective to knock down the frozen ridges, leaving a nice skating surface. The conditions are getting to be concerning, warmth, lack of precip, and deminishing snow pack. Hopefully colder temps and snow arrive soon. North side is packed down and icy.
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Re: “Hoodoo Pass”
SNOW REPORT FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH:
This is a public observation from missoulaavalanche.org for Sunday, February 17th:
"Toured along ridge to an east facing slope-didn’t like the snowpack, then skied back to a south facing slope. Obscured sky with light snow and light to moderate winds out of the west, poor visibility. Light to moderate west winds at ridge tops, transporting snow to leeward slopes. Six to 12 inches of new snow.
"We observed recent glide cracks and/or slab avalanches on south facing slopes around 5500-6500ft due to poor visibility we couldn’t determine whether of not they were avalanches or just released cracks.
6900ft E facing 32 degree slope
8″ of new snow
snow depth 250cm
from top
250-230cm new snow F
230-208cm DF 4F
@230cm CT11Q2RP @ storm interface (graupel layer noted at bottom of new snow)
@215cm ECTN25Q2RP down 35cm
@208cm CT19Q1SC 2-3mm Surface Hoar, ECTP23Q1SCx2 (2nd pit), ECTN29Q1SC
@188cm CT23Q2RP Rain Crust Facet combo
Due to group dynamics and the reactive Q1 buried surface hoar layer that showed a propensity for propagation – we decided to ski low angle south facing terrain – and had lots of fun!"
Thanks, George D’Angelo!