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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.

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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.

348 FXUS65 KGGW 040629 AFDGGW Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Glasgow MT 1229 AM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Warm and dry weather is expected today and Saturday. Warmest temperatures are expected today with highs in the 90s in most areas. - Low RH and strong SE to SW winds will create critical fire weather conditions in the SE this afternoon. Will issue a Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather Zone 122. - Sunday onward expect temperatures to trend lower with widespread rain expected Sunday night through Monday night. && .DISCUSSION... WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: Temperatures will be hot today in most areas and in the east on Saturday with southwest flow over Montana and ridge over the northern plains. Highs today will be in the upper 90s in the southeast with RH in the teens. While the strongest winds today in the southeast will before the lowest RH, winds are expected to be strong enough this afternoon to have critical Fire Weather conditions over the southern half of Fire Weather 122 especially over Prairie, Dawson and Wibaux Counties. SE winds will be strong enough this morning to maintain the Lake Wind Advisory over Fort Peck Lake with the strongest winds over the eastern half of the lake. A dry cold front moves across NE Montana tonight with somewhat lower temperatures on Saturday although some areas in the east will have highs in the lower 90s. Upper low moves inland from the Pacific early next week. At the same time, muggy airmass over the Midwest gets advected into Montana on easterly winds on Sunday. Look for chances for showers and thunderstorms in some areas on Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread Sunday night and continue Monday and Monday night. At this point, it looks like the rain diminishes late Monday night and Tuesday as a dry slot moves into the forecast area. While models and ensembles vary on how much precipitation will occur, they agree on the heaviest precipitation occurring near the Canadian Border and rainfall totals being lighter going south. The NBM probability for one inch or more rain between 12z Sunday and 12z Tuesday varies from 80-90 percent along the Canadian Border to 20 to 30 percent south of MT 200. Wednesday and Thursday looks dry at this time with the upper low/through off to the east. FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: Deviations from NBM for today included lower RH given that Thursday min RH south of the Yellowstone River was lower than expected. Increase winds a few mph today. No deviations were made beyond today. Confidence is HIGH in the hot temperatures and low RH especially south today. Confidence is high in the rain occurring Sunday night through Monday night but confidence is low on the rainfall amounts. && .AVIATION... LAST UPDATED: 0600Z FLIGHT CAT RANGE: VFR DISCUSSION: VFR with clear to high clouds across the region during the TAF period. WIND: Either variable or east winds 5 to 15 knots depending on location early this morning. East to SE winds will increase to 10 to 20 knots around 12z this morning and 15 to 25 knots by 15z. Wind speeds will decrease to 5 to 15 knots after 00z but wind direction will become variable tonight with a trough of low pressure over the area. && .GGW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Lake Wind Advisory from 6 AM this morning to noon MDT today for Central and Southeast Phillips-Central and Southern Valley- Garfield-McCone-Petroleum. Red Flag Warning from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening for Dawson/McCone/Prairie/Richland/Wibaux Counties. && $$ 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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