Island Park Snow Conditions for 22-23 season.

[christopher]

Its time for the FIRST SNOW REPORT of the season.

Black Bear (347)
Montana SNOTEL Site - 8170 ft

We are a long ways away from being rideable yet, BUT, mother nature is trying her best to get a little of that base laid down for us.

 

[christopher]

 

[christopher]

AT LAST WINTER HAS ARRIVED!!!

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches above 6,500 feet, with about one foot along mountain passes. The highest peaks along the Montana Divide could receive up to two feet.

* WHERE...Island Park, Kilgore, Dubois, Spencer, and Small.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Tuesday.

 

[christopher]

36" is the MAGIC NUMBER to begin the season with "Relatively" safe snow up on top.
Good chance we will be there TOMORROW!!

 

[christopher]

 

[christopher]

Current LIVE READING is showing 41" !
Safe to go riding!

 

[christopher]

Got my tags today
That means its officially TIME FOR THE FIRST RIDE!

 

[christopher]

Sensor went off line this morning.
Hopefully because of TOO MUCH SNOW..

 

[christopher]

Snow was great this weekend for the first ride of the season.

 

[ryanjeri]

was this in IP? We were considering starting our year this next weekend just have not made a firm decision yet.

 

[christopher]

was this in IP? We were considering starting our year this next weekend just have not made a firm decision yet.

Yup
Those are pics of Two Tops.
When we got there on saturday, the mountain had NO tracks on it.
Snow was around 30", and we felt NO ROCKS beneath the skies at all.

 

[revrider07]

I’m jealous dam

 

[christopher]

I’m jealous dam

Every once in a while we all get lucky.

 

[christopher]

Ian Hoyer of the GNFAC describes how the snowpack is developing near Island Park.

 

[christopher]

 

[IdahoSledder#09062006]

Hey everyone!

We are looking to take a trip to island park the 2nd to the 8th of December and I was hoping y’all might be able to tell me where I’m most likely to find the best snow in the area in the earlier part of the season. Seen a lot on Two Tops and Lions in my reading. However, really enjoy the trees and hillsides the most! I know they have not seen a lot of snow out there yet but…the deeper the better obviously.

I check Snotel all the time but just don’t know if the beacons are in the best riding spots??

Any help you guys can provide would be great. I’m usually the only guy in my group on a sled and my buddies are all on snow bikes. So we like it a little more technical…


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[christopher]

Hey everyone!

We are looking to take a trip to island park the 2nd to the 8th of December and I was hoping y’all might be able to tell me where I’m most likely to find the best snow in the area in the earlier part of the season. Seen a lot on Two Tops and Lions in my reading. However, really enjoy the trees and hillsides the most! I know they have not seen a lot of snow out there yet but…the deeper the better obviously.

I check Snotel all the time but just don’t know if the beacons are in the best riding spots??

Any help you guys can provide would be great. I’m usually the only guy in my group on a sled and my buddies are all on snow bikes. So we like it a little more technical…


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Black Bear in MT is the sensor to keep your eye on.
Thats the one I have found gives me the best overall sense of what I will find up high.

Right now there is a pretty solid base formed up, but we need the winter snow to start building up on it.

the 10 day forecast is still looking good, and these projections are for the VALLEY FLOOR, not the high mountains.
We always get more up at 8,000ft.

 

[christopher]

Updated forecast is looking even better.

BE PREPARED for a possible REPEAT of last year.
Early amazing snow followed by much less.
I strongly suggest that when the snow hits you do NOT delay taking advantage of it hoping for More/Better to come...

 

[christopher]

Looks like we have picked up 4" so far today, and lots more coming!
Its SOOOOO NICE to see this forcast holding together.
And as always, this is for the VALLEY, not the mountains where ride.
Almost always get MORE up top...

 

[christopher]

Island Park Weather Forecast​

14 Day API Weather Forecast. Note: Our 7 day Island Park weather forecast is our most reliable, and specific forecast. This model should only be used as a probable scenario. Forecasting more than 7 days ahead is challenging.
Island Park, ID Weather Forecast Dated: 305 PM Sat Nov 26 2022 (Island Park Time)

Sat, 26th Lo: 11°F Hi: 32°F

Moderate or heavy snow showers Saturday, temperatures as high as 32°F, low temperature around 11°F, probability of precipitation 77%, wind out of the SSE 5 mph. Barometric pressure 30.27 in, visibility 4 mi, humidity 93%.

Sun, 27th Lo: 13°F Hi: 24°F

Moderate or heavy snow showers Sunday, temperatures as high as 24°F, low temperature around 13°F, probability of precipitation 75%, wind out of the SSW 15 mph. Barometric pressure 30.06 in, visibility 2 mi, humidity 93%.

Mon, 28th Lo: -2°F Hi: 22°F

Light snow Monday, temperatures as high as 22°F, low temperature around -2°F, probability of precipitation 72%, wind out of the SSE 8 mph. Barometric pressure 29.8 in, visibility 4 mi, humidity 92%.

Tue, 29th Lo: -18°F Hi: 14°F

Moderate or heavy snow showers Tuesday, temperatures as high as 14°F, low temperature around -18°F, probability of precipitation 87%, wind out of the E 12 mph. Barometric pressure 30.21 in, visibility 5 mi, humidity 88%.

Wed, 30th Lo: -12°F Hi: 16°F

Moderate snow Wednesday, temperatures as high as 16°F, low temperature around -12°F, probability of precipitation 69%, wind out of the ESE 8 mph. Barometric pressure 30.42 in, visibility 4 mi, humidity 94%.

Thu, 1st Lo: 16°F Hi: 22°F

Heavy snow Thursday, temperatures as high as 22°F, low temperature around 16°F, probability of precipitation 76%, wind out of the SSE 6 mph. Barometric pressure 30 in, visibility 1 mi, humidity 96%.

Fri, 2nd Lo: 13°F Hi: 22°F

Heavy snow Friday, temperatures as high as 22°F, low temperature around 13°F, probability of precipitation 86%, wind out of the SW 16 mph. Barometric pressure 30.03 in, visibility 2 mi, humidity 93%.

Sat, 3rd Lo: -7°F Hi: 18°F

Moderate or heavy snow showers Saturday, temperatures as high as 18°F, low temperature around -7°F, probability of precipitation 86%, wind out of the ESE 7 mph. Barometric pressure 30.42 in, visibility 4 mi, humidity 91%.

Sun, 4th Lo: 1°F Hi: 21°F

Light snow Sunday, temperatures as high as 21°F, low temperature around 1°F, probability of precipitation 77%, wind out of the ESE 6 mph. Barometric pressure 30.36 in, visibility 5 mi, humidity 96%.

Mon, 5th Lo: -7°F Hi: 13°F

Moderate snow Monday, temperatures as high as 13°F, low temperature around -7°F, probability of precipitation 88%, wind out of the SE 6 mph. Barometric pressure 30.39 in, visibility 4 mi, humidity 98%.

Tue, 6th Lo: -5°F Hi: 12°F

Heavy snow Tuesday, temperatures as high as 12°F, low temperature around -5°F, probability of precipitation 66%, wind out of the SSE 8 mph. Barometric pressure 30.56 in, visibility 2 mi, humidity 97%.

Wed, 7th Lo: 8°F Hi: 20°F

Heavy snow Wednesday, temperatures as high as 20°F, low temperature around 8°F, probability of precipitation 77%, wind out of the S 7 mph. Barometric pressure 30.39 in, visibility 2 mi, humidity 96%.

Thu, 8th Lo: -2°F Hi: 18°F

Moderate snow Thursday, temperatures as high as 18°F, low temperature around -2°F, probability of precipitation 60%, wind out of the S 5 mph. Barometric pressure 30.56 in, visibility 3 mi, humidity 97%.

Fri, 9th Lo: -1°F Hi: 20°F

Moderate snow Friday, temperatures as high as 20°F, low temperature around -1°F, probability of precipitation 74%, wind out of the ENE 4 mph. Barometric pressure 30.65 in, visibility 4 mi, humidity 95%.