Montana Daily Snow
By Bob Ambrose, Forecaster Posted 5 years ago March 23, 2019
Mixed Bag Northern Rockies Weekend Forecast -
Update
WEST of the Continental Divide:
The weak trough of low-pressure is still on track to bring clouds into the region on Saturday but no accumulating snow to speak of. High temps on Saturday will be around 40. Saturday night through the day on Sunday will see a cold front take over the region with snow showers that look to maybe bring an inch at Lost Trail, Snowbowl and Disco. Maybe a skiff elsewhere but temps will be about 5-10 degrees colder on Sunday. High-pressure returns for Monday with high temps back to around 40 before unsettled spring showery conditions return for mid-week. Looking at a Canadian cold-front type of storm possibility for next weekend. Wouldn’t that be a great way to start the end the season...
EAST of the Continental Divide:
It’s springtime and the forecasts get really challenging – especially on the Eastside. Changes once again, Saturday now looks to be a sunny/cloudy mix with a few snow showers and even a rattle of thunder (Big Sky) during the afternoon. Highs will range from 38- 42 across the region. Saturday night into Sunday a cold front will bring snow showers across the SW areas but with lesser than anticipated accumulations with maybe…1-2” at Big Sky and Red Lodge by end of day on Sunday. Elsewhere in the region, a skiff to an inch at Bridger, Showdown and Great Divide are possible. High-pressure builds Monday for mostly sunny skies before the clouds and snow showers return for Tuesday into mid-week. Check back for info on the possibility of a cold-snow event next weekend.
Announcements
Backcountry Reports:
West Central Montana Avalanche Center
Flathead Avalanche Center
http://www.flatheadavalanche.org
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center:
Montana Ski Areas/Resorts & Geographical References
WEST of the Divide:
Discovery Basin – Open Daily.
Lookout Pass (MT/ID) - Open 6 days a week/ closed Tuesdays
Whitefish Mountain Resort - Open Daily.
Lost Trail Powder Mountain – Open Thurs – Sun.
Montana Snowbowl – Open 6 days a week / closed Tuesdays
Blacktail Mountain – Open Weds- Sun.
Turner Mountain – Open Fri-Sun .
EAST of the Divide:
Big Sky Resort – Open Daily
Bridger Bowl - Open Daily
Red Lodge Mountain - Open Daily.
Great Divide - Open Weds - Sun.
Showdown – Open. Weds - Sun.
Maverick Mountain – Thurs - Sun.
About Our Forecaster
Bob Ambrose
Forecaster
Ever since his early days as a ski racer on the icy slopes of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Bob chased his dreams of deep powder west to Tahoe and finally Montana. A self-proclaimed 'weather junkie', his passion for maps, charts, and forecasts always lead him to the best snow in Montana.
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