THIS AVALANCHE FORECAST EXPIRED ON January 17, 2015 @ 12:06 am
Avalanche Forecast published on January 16, 2015 @ 7:06 am
Issued by Erich Peitzsch - Flathead National Forest

Whitefish Range
Swan Range
Flathead Range and Glacier National Park

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With new snow already falling throughout the advisory area, avalanche conditions will begin to change through the weekend. Pay attention to changing conditions today and watch for obvious signs of instability. This new snow is falling on a variety of surfaces including near surface facets and surface hoar in some locations. Strong winds expected with this storm will also cause wind slabs to form. The next regularly scheduled advisory will be issued Saturday, January 17, 2015.

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Above 6500 ft.

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The next regularly scheduled advisory will be issued Saturday, January 17, 2015.

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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.