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By Bob Ambrose, Forecaster Posted 2 years ago April 10, 2021

Saturday Update

Summary

Snow has already started at Lookout Pass as of 8am Saturday and will work its way east and over the Divide by late afternoon. West of the Divide areas/resorts will see a trace to 3 inches Saturday. East of the Divide, partly sunny with increasing clouds with 1 to 3 inches Saturday night. After a dry Sunday thru Tuesday, our next chance of snow returns Tuesday night through Thursday.

Short Term Forecast

West of the Continental Divide:

Saturday: Mountain cams Saturday morning are showing moderate snow falling at Lookout Pass with overcast skies at Whitefish. Our next trough of low-pressure and associated cold front is moving in and will bring snow showers during the day with gusty W/SW winds. Widespread amounts of 1 to 3 inches across the region. A thunderclap is also possible. Colder with highs across the upper terrain the upper 20’s to low 30’s. W/SW winds across the mountain tops of 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Note: Saturday will be the closing day at Blacktail Mountain.

Sunday: Closing day at Whitefish and Snowbowl. A mix of sun and clouds with a chance of mid-afternoon snow flurries. Highs across the mountain tops will range from 32 at Whitefish to 36 at Lookout to 34 at Snowbowl. Light winds.   

East of the Continental Divide:

Saturday: Mostly sunny skies with increasing clouds during the late afternoon hours as the next Pacific cold front moves into the region. Note that Teton Pass will see cloudy skies and snow on Saturday with 1 to 3 inches possible. Highs at 8000’ will be around 36 at Big Sky, 44 at Red Lodge, 38 at GD and 28 at Teton Pass behind the cold front. FYI – Saturday will be the last day of season at wonderful Teton Pass Ski Area.  

Sunday: Snow showers overnight Saturday could deliver 1 to 2 inches at Big Sky and Red Lodge. As a ridge of high pressure begins to build, skies will partially clear for a partly sunny and cold day (for April that is) at 8000’ across the Eastside with highs of 24 at Big Sky and 33 at Red Lodge.    

                                                                        

Extended Forecast

West of the Continental Divide:

High-pressure builds in on Monday bringing sunny skies along with a warming trend into Wednesday.  

East of the Continental:

High-pressure is expected to build strong early next week bringing sunny skies Monday and Tuesday with continued below average daytime temperatures. 

Sunday’s post will be my last of this rather unique 20/21 season. Thanks to all who read my forecasts, it’s very much appreciated!

 Powder Out –

 Bob

Cover Image courtesy of WMR/Rhyan McLaury 

Announcements

Montana Ski Areas & Resorts / Geographical References   

WEST of the Divide: 

Whitefish Mountain Resort – OPEN daily / Last Day April 11th

Blacktail Mountain – OPEN Weds – Sun. / Last Day Saturday April 10th

Turner Mountain – CLOSED

Lookout Pass (MT/ID)  -OPEN daily / Last Day April 18th

Montana Snowbowl –OPEN / Closed Mon. & Tues./ Extended Season - Last Day now April 11th

Discovery Basin – CLOSED

Lost Trail Powder Mountain –CLOSED   

EAST of the Divide:

Big Sky Resort – OPEN daily  / Last Day April 18th

Bridger Bowl – CLOSED

Red Lodge Mountain – OPEN daily / Last Day April 18th (BONUS weekend OPEN SAT/SUN April 17 & 18)

Great Divide – OPEN Weekends Only until the snow melts.  

Showdown – CLOSED

Teton Pass Ski Area –OPEN SAT. - Last Day April 10th  

Maverick Mountain – CLOSED.

 

Backcountry Avalanche Reports:

West Central Montana Avalanche Center

 Flathead Avalanche Center

Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center:

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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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