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Condition scores evaluate settled base depth, fresh powder accumulation, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards in real-time.
Observation Freshness & Provenance
Why Conditions Currently Look Limited
7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast
High-resolution numerical weather prediction
Historical Climate Baselines & Normals
About Carrot Basin (Big Sky / Gallatin) Telemetry & Geography
Perched at 9,000 feet in the southern Madison Range southwest of Big Sky, Carrot Basin is a world-renowned proving ground for deep powder mountain snowmobiling and high-altitude backcountry touring.
Season Normals & Recreation Windows
The typical winter season for this zone runs from November - June. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 96 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.
Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Gallatin & Madison Ranges)
FrostBurst condition ratings score snow depth and meteorological quality, NOT avalanche danger. Before backcountry skiing or mountain riding, you must check the official regional avalanche forecast and carry rescue gear (beacon, shovel, probe).
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Station Geography
What is Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) and Why Does It Matter?
Snow depth tells you how high the snow reaches; Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) tells you how much water and mass is actually packed into that snow.
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