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 Registered
Snowmobiles: 23,440
Winter Temperatures: 0° - 40°f (20° mean)
Average Annual Snowfall: 62.8 Inches
With
some of the longest, most scenic groomed trails in the nation,
Montana offers the perfect destination for snowmobilers.
Imagine riding all day without crossing a highway! Montana greets
snowmobilers with the enviable choice of 3,700 miles
of groomed trails. This impressive network is the result of years
of hard work and dedication on the part of the Montana Snowmobile
Association (MSA), a group of individuals, snowmobile clubs and
businesses dedicated to ensuring that snowmobiling in Montana
remains a fun, safe and enriching experience for everyone.
MSA
volunteers educate other riders about safety, outdoor survival
and avalanche awareness. Others host fun rides, charity rides
and special events throughout the season. In short, these snowmobile
enthusiasts work hard so snowmobilers can play hard! So explore
our snowy mountains and meadows, backcountry lakes, steaming hot
springs and legendary ghost towns. Or catch a glimpse of Montana's
varied wildlife... at a distance, please.
SEASONS,
SNOW CONDITIONS AND OTHER TIPS FOR SNOWMOBILERS
The
Montana snowmobiling season is from mid-December to April, with
some variation, of course, due to yearly snow fluctuations and
location.
Snow
conditions are powdery early in the season, with hardpack developing
as the season progresses.
Temperatures
vary widely, but generally average in the 20s to 30s range, although
it's common for the mercury to dip below zero.
Snow
depths range from one to three feet at lower elevations and from
six to 15 feet in the mountains.
Snowmobiles
on public land must be registered and display a decal. Snowmobiles
currently registered in other states are not required to display
a Montana registration decal. For snowmobiles not currently registered,
a non-resident, temporary-use permit is required and can be obtained
by calling Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Department
headquarters at (406) 444-2535.
Snowmobilers
riding on plowed streets that are open to snowmobile traffic must
have a driver's license or possess a snowmobile safety certificate
and travel with an adult.
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