High Wind Watch currently in effect for Sleeping Giant Ski Area. * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible
in the Cody Foothills. West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 75
mph in the Absarokas and in the vicinity of Clark.
* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains and Cody Foothills.
* WHEN...From this evening through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Elevated blowover risk,
especially for light and high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.
- New Snowfall
- Past 24 hours
- 0"
Ski Area Conditions
Recent snowpack levels, water content, and air temperature for the ski area
Seasonal Comparison
Compare snowpack levels this season from past seasons
| Current | Average | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0" (-100%) | 1" | 14.0" (2010) | -1.0" (2018) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Tomorrow, Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
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Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREE MILE | 33 | 6,620 ft | |||
| EAGLE CREEK | 20 | 6,479 ft | |||
| PAHASKA | 24 | 6,738 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLEEPING GIANT SKI AREA | 11" | 48° | 8.17" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
SODA BUTTE CR AT PARK BNDRY AT SILVER GATE
USGS 06187915 |
54 cfs | 0.7 ft |
|
YELLOWSTONE RIVER AT YELLOWSTONE LK OUTLET YNP
USGS 06186500 |
823 cfs | 3.0 ft |
|
NORTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER AT WAPITI
USGS 06279940 |
3,620 cfs | 5.2 ft |
|
BUFFALO FORK AB LAVA CREEK NR MORAN WY
USGS 13011900 |
1,660 cfs | 3.6 ft |
|
WEST ROSEBUD CREEK NEAR ROSCOE MT
USGS 06204050 |
48 cfs | 0.7 ft |
|
ROCK CREEK NEAR RED LODGE MT
USGS 06209500 |
96 cfs | 5.1 ft |
|
LAMAR RIVER NR TOWER FALLS RANGER STATION YNP
USGS 06188000 |
3,580 cfs | 5.2 ft |
|
PACIFIC CREEK AT MORAN WY
USGS 13011500 |
1,540 cfs | 7.0 ft |
|
WIND RIVER NEAR DUBOIS
USGS 06218500 |
432 cfs | 3.5 ft |
|
SOUTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER NEAR VALLEY
USGS 06280300 |
1,030 cfs | 5.9 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|
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