Monday, February 24, 2025

Flathead Avalanche Center backcountry avalanche WARNING

The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001)...MTZ002 (MTZ002)

* WHAT...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the wake of rain, heavy snowfall, and gale force winds.

* WHERE...All elevations of the Whitefish, Apgar, Swan, and Flathead mountain ranges, and portions of Glacier National Park (the McDonald Valley and peaks near Marias Pass).

* WHEN...In effect from Mon 06:00 MST to Tue 06:00 MST.

* IMPACTS...Triggered wet snow avalanches are likely below about 6000 feet. Above that elevation, large to very large natural and triggered avalanches are likely; these could involve 1 to 2 feet of new and drifted snow or break deeper in the snowpack, on buried weak layers. Avalanches may run long distances, into lower-angled terrain, valley floors, and snowmobile trails. Small slopes like roadcuts and snow-covered roofs may be hazardous.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Widespread and complex avalanche hazards. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

Consult http://www.flatheadavalanche.org/ or http://www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.



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