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Priest Pass snowkite spot
United States · Montana
Overview
Priest Pass is a mountain pass at 1,682m near Helena, on the route to MacDonald Pass. Accessible snowkite area with west to northwest winds crossing the Continental Divide. Open meadows at the pass providing good riding space. Easy access from Helena.
Spot forecast for Priest Pass
Sunrise 07:54 · Sunset 18:33
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Priest Pass: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
134h
in February · 15 rideable days
The season runs from December to March, peaking in February: 11 rideable days a month and 134 hours of usable wind, at 0 °C. The low point is June, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 51% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is May, with 85 mm. Snow depth peaks in February, at 11 cm.
Monthly averages: Priest Pass
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5 | 90 h | -3 °C | 18 mm |
| February | 15.0 | 134 h | -3 °C | 40 mm |
| March | 6.5 | 43 h | 4 °C | 29 mm |
| April | 2.5 | 22 h | 9 °C | 37 mm |
| May | 1.0 | 4 h | 13 °C | 85 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 19 °C | 31 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 26 °C | 22 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 24 °C | 11 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 21 °C | 14 mm |
| October | 1.0 | 5 h | 12 °C | 26 mm |
| November | 2.5 | 20 h | 4 °C | 35 mm |
| December | 10.5 | 100 h | 2 °C | 66 mm |
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Technical details of Priest Pass spot
The spot works with winds from SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Freeride (Ski touring access)
- Altitude
- 1,682 m
Hazards
Powerful winds crossing the Continental Divide — gusts possible. Hypothermia from wind chill. Sudden blizzards. Pass road can be difficult in winter. Mountain lions and bears in the area. Reduced visibility frequent.
Additional information
Open pass meadows with regular snow. Fairly flat terrain at the summit. Snow blown by prevailing west winds. Drifts and scoured areas. Good snowkite surface.
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