Island Park 20/21 Snow Conditions

[wwracer]

I was up there today (black bear) for the first time this season. The area for the most part is still played out somewhat from the Xmas N.Y. crowd, but we managed to have a decent time of it. As bad as the wind was yesterday, conditions were decent all things considered. As always, the closer you get to West, the more hammered the areas are. Definitely need a foot or two to reload, but I'll call it a moral victory that I got out without breaking anything.

 

[christopher]

1/15 - We know lots of people are looking for snow. In the next few days there are slim pickings for finding it in our area but here is where you are most likely to find new #snow.

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[Blu Du]

whats the forecast? were coming out fri

 

[christopher]

whats the forecast? were coming out fri

SNOW RETURNS ON THURSDAY!!

 

[gonehuntnpowder]

I am getting a little frustrated by the lack of any new snow for nearly a month in the greater Yellowstone area. There may be a pocket here or there, but generally speaking Togwotee, Star Valley, Island Park and West Yellowstone all suck. That being said, it is better than it will be in July, so I am likely riding somewhere Saturday.

 

[christopher]

The UGLY reality of our current snowpack...

 

[christopher]

 

[christopher]

Black Bear Snotel reporting +6 inches over night.!

 

[christopher]

An active weather pattern is expected during the middle part of the week...especially across the Central Mountains. It's still early and these totals WILL change but here's an early look at potential snowfall from Wednesday - Friday across the region.

 

[christopher]

UPDATED FORCAST!!!!!

 

[christopher]

Day after Day after Day of fresh snow coming.
MAN its been a long time since we saw this...

 

[BirdmanID]

Drove to bozeman for work from IF yesterday, a lot of old tracks filled in, but barely. Looked like more snow on the south end, less and less towards montana/west.

 

[christopher]

Drove to bozeman for work from IF yesterday, a lot of old tracks filled in, but barely. Looked like more snow on the south end, less and less towards montana/west.

This new storm system hasn't arrived YET.
Tonight the first flakes should begin falling.

 

[christopher]

44.5 °N, 111.34°W

Island Park, ID Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome​

23 Yellowstone Station

Active Weather Alerts​

Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 1:57 PM Jan. 27, 2021 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM
MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow at times.
Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches or more in the
mountains and 4 to 8 inches in the lower elevations tonight
through Thursday. Locally gusty winds may produce areas of
blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
moderate snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
inches in the mountains and 2 to 4 inches in the lower
elevations Thursday night through Friday.

* WHERE...Island Park region.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 PM MST Thursday.
For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM Thursday to 5 PM
MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to snow and gusty
winds. Temporary road closures are possible due to drifting
snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

 

[christopher]

VALLEY SNOWFALL PROJECTIONS.
Mountains around IP are always better!

 

[christopher]

Looks like the snow has just started to fall in ernest.
Trees are still GREEN.

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[christopher]

we were expecting THREE inches last night.
We got FIVE

 

[Blu Du]

Rode black canyon and hit a couple hills south of lions head on the way home and I would say they both had 20 inches of fresh

 

[Blu Du]

Has anyone ever got a ticket for riding in the park? We had 8" of fresh yesterday and every creek bed we rode up and stopped at the boundary there was always 2 forest rangers sitting on top of the hill to catch us. They followed us for along while and finally we just left.

 

[IDspud]

No, they just stalk the sketchy looking groups that way.