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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 Seeley Creek (Swan Range) Telemetry & Geography
Located in the heavily timbered Seeley Swan Valley between the Mission and Swan mountain ranges, Seeley Creek monitors conditions for over 350 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and premier Nordic touring tracks.
Season Normals & Recreation Windows
The typical winter season for this zone runs from December - April. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 48 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.
Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Swan & Mission 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).
View Official Avalanche Center Forecast →Station & Telemetry Metadata
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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