BEAR PAW SKI BOWL

SKI AREAS • MONTANA

BEAR PAW SKI BOWL

May 7, 2024

Flood Advisory
Until 2024-05-09T12:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana, including the following counties, in central Montana, Fergus. In north central Montana, Blaine, Chouteau and Hill. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 936 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen over the last 24 hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Havre, Fort Benton, Chinook, Big Sandy, Harlem, Geraldine, Winifred, Parker School, Agency, Azure, St. Pierre, Sangrey, Boneau, Beaver Creek, Box Elder, Fort Belknap, Gildford, Hays, Turner and Hingham. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Blizzard Warning

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0.0".

Weather today, snow, possibly mixed with rain before 3pm, then rain between 3pm and 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain after 4pm. the rain and snow could be heavy at times. widespread blowing snow before 10am, then widespread blowing snow after 5pm. high near 41. windy, with a west northwest wind 34 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. chance of precipitation is 100%. new snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible. Up to 41" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days. Heavy snow is on the way, with the mountain expecting up to 32.91" of new snowfall by tomorrow. Get driving directions if you're planning on heading up.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	0%
Max Recorded Snowpack	185"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	33"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	41.28"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

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Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Rain. High near 48. North northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack Density

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Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.

Ski Area Summary

Bear Paw Ski Bowl

Bear Paw Ski Bowl is a small family-friendly ski resort located in Montana. The ski area offers 24 runs with the best trails being the "Bear Paw Run" and "Sourdough" for intermediate skiers. An interesting fact is that Bear Paw Ski Bowl is one of the oldest continuously operating ski areas in Montana, first opening in 1939. For beginners, the "Easy Street" is the best trail to start with, offering gentle slopes to practice on. For après ski, the "Sled Pub" is a popular spot with locals, offering live music, food, and drinks.

Terrain Overview

The Bear Paw Ski Bowl ski resort is located in the Bear Paw Mountains in the Rocky Mountains range in northern Montana. The resort offers skiers and snowboarders access to the Bear Paw Mountains' slopes and terrain, which includes a variety of runs and trails for all skill levels. The mountain aspects at Bear Paw Ski Bowl include both beginner and advanced slopes, as well as backcountry terrain for more experienced skiers seeking a challenge. The resort offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.