Rimrock Snow

[dblakney]

Anyone know when the snow starts to fly at Rimrock lake? Or better yet, is there allot of snow during the Modern Elk season? it is usually pretty snow'd in by late Archery Elk season.  I got my cow early season this year but my buddy has a modern tag.  Most years the snow is pretty deep by December.  Any info is appreciated.

Thanks!

[sako223]

now that the season is earlier it seems to snow a measurable amount towards the tailend of modern season.

[Craig]

When i had the muzzleloader permit a couple years ago i hunted Oct 1st-8th. I had snow, rain, cold, warm, hail and everything else. I was hunting 3-4 miles in and it would snow then warm up during the day then freeze at night. Made for some real crunchy snow. Pain in the ass and the elk could hear you a mile away. My the 8th all the snow was gone.

you could always have a front move through and get lucky with some snow.

[spikehunter]

thers no modern season in the rimrock area in dec.

[iRem]

You should count on snow this year. With the weather that it has been and with the forcast from NOAA, I would count on it. Like the previous, when and when a front comes through it will snow, always be prepared to deal with all weather conditions. Good luck to you guys. 

[flinger]

mostly just BE PREPARED up in those areas you can go to bed with a few inches and wake up to 2 feet not a good situation if you are miles back and the roads have not been used
monitor any weather info you can and just be smart about it

[klickriverchromer]

thers no modern season in the rimrock area in dec.

 

[dblakney]

Thanks!  I was just using December as a reference point as I have been out there for late archery season.  Typically there is a few feet of snow at lake level by then, but I have never been there in late October early November.  Sounds like it could do a little bit of everything, but as long as there is no deep stuff gettin up on pine ridge then I am ok with that!

[king]

Ya I got drawn for a big bull tag in there for the middle of October..hoping for a snow but I'll probly be best off getting there before all of the other spike hunters.

[backwoods_boy]

we had snow the second week of our permit draw anybull modern tag.

[king]

Have any luck?

[backwoods_boy]

3 years ago.
had a chance at a 5x5 and didnt get a shot.
we had 3 anybull tags and ate them all.
but if we drew them again we would definitely have better luck/

[Skyvalhunter]

How did those tags taste? Do you make soup out of them or grind them up with hamburger?

[backwoods_boy]

made jerky

[Wyoming08]

Last year the opening weekend was very nice with mid 40-50's temps. Nice weather! But no Animals
The second weekend we had better luck as it began to snow on Thursday night up where we were at. And it pretty much snowed the whole second weekend. We did start to see some animals, but were not able to put one down. 

[dblakney]

For a few years I ran into bull after bull. Then the season before last season I get an archery bull permit, and nadda!  I guess that's how it goes. Still cant wait to get out and help my buddy fill his tag with a nice spike!  Love Rimrock! Thanks for the input all!

[Wahunter555]

I have hunted rim Rock For over 10 yrs. Every year is different. I have hunted in the snow , or just rain , or blue skies. but the one thing i can say for sure it will be cold. make sure you pack for cold weather, rainy weather , wear layers so if it does warm up you can just peel them off. like it was mentioned before better to be prepared for the worst then not prepared at all.  Have a great hunt maybe ill see ya there 

[PA BEN]

The two times I Muzzle hunted elk up in the William O at 5200 ft we got snow.

[KopperBuck]

We were in Cowiche last year for muzzle and had snow on the opener - 1st weekend in Oct. But it's a crapshoot that time of year. By the end of the week snow was gone. Just need to be prepared for anything and everything.

[backwoods_boy]

I have hunted rim Rock For over 10 yrs. Every year is different. I have hunted in the snow , or just rain , or blue skies. but the one thing i can say for sure it will be cold. make sure you pack for cold weather, rainy weather , wear layers so if it does warm up you can just peel them off. like it was mentioned before better to be prepared for the worst then not prepared at all.  Have a great hunt maybe ill see ya there 

i will be just over the divide ridge from you guys.  its gonna be a cold one i think this year for the muzzy opener.
heading over friday morning
good luck boys!
go get em

[carpsniperg2]

i am still thinking maybe to hunt the late season archery over their. i guess i will need some snow shoes

[backwoods_boy]

i am also thinking about that too.
let me know if you need some company.

[carpsniperg2]

will let you know if i decide to get over that way. i love hunting here, where i live. the elk numbers are way better there. the roads and the snow is what scares me

[dblakney]

Expect big snow this year in December for late archery.  It can get deep, although getting up on pine ridge is not that difficult if you have a good 4x4 and some chains.  I would suggest driving up on 1241 RD at the east end of the lake if you are going up on Pine Ridge.  I guess the theme is to be prepared for any weather. Can't wait to get up there!