This is a volatile week in the battle between winter and summer. With temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s F, a wet spring snowstorm is impacting the area to start off the work week, with the Bridger Range receiving the most significant precipitation. As of Monday, at 6 AM, the Bridger Range has received a whopping 1.3” of snow water equivalent (SWE) in the last 12 hours, with a more nominal 7” of snow at the Alpine Weather Station. The Red Chair Cam at Bridger Bowl shows 14” of new snow. The mountains near Cooke City, Big Sky, including the Taylor Fork, and south of Bozeman have received 0.5” of water with 0-5” of snow (meaning it rained in some areas). Light rain fell in West Yellowstone and Island Park.

The first storm of the week winds down Monday evening after an additional 1-4” of snow falls during the day. Tuesday will be warm and dry, but rain and snow return to the area Tuesday night through Wednesday.

The tail end of the week will be lovely spring weather with mountain temperatures pushing into the 50s and low 60s F.