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White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails Snow Report

Montana, Canada Pilot Butte
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White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails -- Montana ski resort
White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails Montana · Pilot Butte
About this resort

White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails

White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails is a great ski resort in Saskatchewan that boasts of 15 km of well-groomed trails. The best trails for experienced skiers are the Black and Orange loops, while the Yellow and Blue loops are perfect for beginners. An interesting but little-known fact about the resort is that it was founded by a group of cross-country skiers in the 1970s who wanted to create a community of like-minded individuals. For beginners, it is recommended to take the Yellow loop as it offers a gentle introduction to cross-country skiing. The best apres ski bar is the Creekside Bar & Grill, which offers a warm and cozy ambiance and great food and drinks.

Terrain mix: White-Butte-Cross-Country-Ski-Trails is a ski resort located in Canada. The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of this resort include:

1. White Butte Mountain Range: This resort is located in the White Butte Mountain Range, which is known for its stunning snow-capped peaks and beautiful alpine scenery.

2. Cross-Country Ski Trails: The resort offers a variety of cross-country ski trails that wind through the mountain range, providing skiers with a challenging and scenic experience.

3. Mountain Aspects: The resort offers a variety of mountain aspects for skiers to explore, including steep slopes, gentle rolling hills, and wide-open meadows.

Overall, White-Butte-Cross-Country-Ski-Trails offers a unique and diverse skiing experience in the beautiful Canadian mountains.

StateMontana
LocationPilot Butte
Runs10
Longest run26,247 ft
Opened1982
Detailed forecast

Plan your day down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS GGW.

905 FXUS65 KGGW 150520 AFDGGW Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Glasgow MT 1120 PM MDT Wed Oct 14 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Gusty NW winds are anticipated today. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect till 5 pm. - After a cooler than normal day today, temps will peak Saturday, well above normal. - Starting Sunday, temps will hover near or slightly above normal. Dry conditions are expected throughout the next 7 days. && .DISCUSSION... A cold front associated with an upper-level trough digging over eastern Montana will be well to our southeast Thursday morning. NW winds in its wake will continue through Thursday, diminishing by Thursday evening. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect through Thursday. The trough will rapidly exit eastward Thursday evening ahead of a strong upper-level ridge building over the western United States. The ridging pattern will produce warm and dry conditions Friday and Saturday. The ridge will gradually translate eastward ahead of an approaching upper-level trough over the weekend. Minor perturbations embedded within the resultant SW flow aloft may elevate winds slightly early in the weekend, but no significant deviations from the ridge-induced weather regime are expected. The aforementioned trough is expected to weaken before digging over Montana by Sunday morning, resulting in a dry frontal passage Saturday night and daily high temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s throughout the first half of next week. Flow aloft over the central United States will back SW over the course of Monday as an Aleutian low digs southward, settling off the coast of central California by Tuesday morning. Current model guidance indicates the atmosphere will be relatively dry during this period. Little change to the perceptible weather is anticipated. FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: - There is high confidence in conditions remaining largely benign throughout the forecast period. - No deviations from the NBM. TFJ && .AVIATION... LAST UPDATED: 0530Z FLIGHT CAT RANGE: VFR. Discussion: NW winds will gust to 40 to 45 mph, diminishing by evening. Clouds about 3-4k ft agl will drop south from Canada this morning then move east into the Dakotas by evening. Brief MVFR ceilings are possible. Any precipitation should stay to the NE & E of the airports. LLWS: Some LLWS is possible until about 16z. TFJ && .GGW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Lake Wind Advisory from 3 AM to 5 PM MDT Thursday for Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley-Garfield- McCone-Petroleum. && $$ weather.gov/glasgow
Regional snowpack

Nearby SNOTEL stations

USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.

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Around the area

Beyond the slopes

Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.

Mountain & avalanche safety

Know before you go
Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
Carry the gear, know how to use it
Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
Mind the weather window
Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
Respect closed terrain
Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.

Track White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails

Where does the snow data for White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails come from?

Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.

How often is the snow report updated?

Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.

What's the elevation at White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails?

See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.

How is "% of normal" calculated?

Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.

What ski resorts are near White Butte Cross Country Ski Trails?

See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.

Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?

Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.

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