White Sulphur Springs, Montana

[Webster912]

Will be doing a Elk hunt Thanksgiving week in White Sulphur Springs. What weather conditions can I expect? Will be hunting at around 7000 feet.

 

[hunterjmj]

Possibly a lot of snow and cold temps.

 

[Lee_R]

Possibly a lot of snow and cold temps.

^^This. Last yr it was -20 with a foot of snow two weeks before Thanksgiving over there. That being said, last winter around here was the 3rd coldest on record if I recall.

 

[Webster912]

Like bring Down pants cold? Will not be camping.

 

[hunterjmj]

^^This. Last yr it was -20 with a foot of snow two weeks before Thanksgiving over there. That being said, last winter around here was the 3rd coldest on record if I recall.

My buddy and I were hunting just southwest of white sulphur about 4 years ago and it was so cold and windy we never got out of the pickup. Not sure what the temps were but it had to be -50° with the windchill.

 

[hunterjmj]

Like bring Down pants cold? Will not be camping.

Be prepared for face numbing cold but it could also be 45°.

 

[Webster912]

My buddy and I were hunting just southwest of white sulphur about 4 years ago and it was so cold and windy we never got out of the pickup. Not sure what the temps were but it had to be -50° with the windchill.

LMAO!

 

[hiker270]

Last year Thanksgiving week it was below Zero cold. Year before not so much. One thing you can count on its always windy.

 

[mb6355]

Anything from -20 to mid 30s or warmer. I would be prepared to be chained up if you are driving much, especially anything around King's Hill or further north.

 

[hunterjmj]

LMAO!

Wasn't really funny. Wind was so strong it peppered your face with snow. Couldn't really keep my eyes open because of it. I should have stayed home that day.

 

[Webster912]

Wasn't really funny. Wind was so strong it peppered your face with snow. Couldn't really keep my eyes open because of it. I should have stayed home that day.

Man I thought you were kidding. Figured those temps didn't hit until Jan/Feb

 

[Dos Perros]

Are you hunting the Galt?

 

[Webster912]

Are you hunting the Galt?

Not sure. It's 15 min from town on Private land. Tri Mountain outfitters.

 

[hunterjmj]

make sure you soak in the hot springs.

 

[Webster912]

make sure you soak in the hot springs.

Got a room at that hotel

 

[hunterjmj]

It's great and the food at Bar 47 is spot on and just a short walk from the motel.

 

[Bosco301]

Hunted it last year. Make sure to bring 4 chains, tow straps and a long handle shovel. Multiple people stuck. A wood burning stove with pre cured wood was not optional, it was a must. The area has a ski resort outside of town so that should tell you how much it can snow. I did have a great hunt though.

 

[Dust Rider]

Get a pair of Johnson wool pants or Filson wool pants. Merino wool under layers and a good pair of pack boots. WSS is a wind belt. Some days you dont bother to hunt due to wind and cold. Your eyes just cry ice tears from the wind while glassing. Or it could be 40 degrees no wind and you shoot a 330” bull by 8:00 am. Then you sip whiskey and sit in hot springs the rest of the trip.

 

[Mt Al]

Got a room at that hotel

Last time I was there it was a bit dated, but good place to stay. Since you're going with an outfitter, they should have all the truck/sno-mo/road gear. Just bring clothes for all the way from stupid cold and miserable to 50s and sunny.

All around WSS is great elk country, share some pics!