THIS AVALANCHE FORECAST EXPIRED ON December 27, 2014 @ 12:03 am
Avalanche Forecast published on December 26, 2014 @ 7:03 am
Issued by Todd Hannan - Flathead National Forest

Whitefish Range
Swan Range
Flathead Range and Glacier National Park

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The AVALANCHE WARNING has expired, however dangerous conditions persist in the advisory area. Though natural avalanche activity should decrease today, human triggered avalanches remain likely. Continue to choose conservative, low angle terrain if traveling in the backcountry.

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I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Before diving into the powder with your new skis and sleds remember that conditions still warrant careful evaluation. In each of the last six days we received reports of natural and human triggered avalanches within the advisory area. Though they will certainly remain possible, we should see a decrease in natural avalanche activity as winds and storm snow diminish. The persistent slab problem associated with buried surface hoar and weak snow above a crust is still proving to be sensitive illustrated by recent avalanche observations. Keep in mind the ability of persistent slabs to propagate across large areas including changes in aspects, into the trees, and pulling back onto lower angle slopes. 

The next scheduled advisory will Saturday, December 27, 2014.

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For today, expect light snow showers with temperatures in the high-teens to mid-20s, light winds are out the west and south. Expect more substantial precipitation to return to the area this weekend.

Disclaimer

This advisory applies only to backcountry areas outside established ski area boundaries. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. This advisory expires at midnight on the posted day unless otherwise noted. The information in this advisory is provided by the USDA Forest Service who is solely responsible for its content.