AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT. The avalanche danger is HIGH. The current storm has added substantial weight to a snowpack that consists of a variety of weak layers. Both natural and human triggered avalanches are likely. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Stay off of and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Avalanches may run long distances and can reach into mature forests.

AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT. The avalanche danger is HIGH. The current storm has added substantial weight to a snowpack that consists of a variety of weak layers. Both natural and human triggered avalanches are likely. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Stay off of and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Avalanches may run long distances and can reach into mature forests.

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist! Substantial snow has fallen at all elevations onto a weak snowpack structure. Variable wind direction has and will continue to form fresh wind slabs on all aspects. The avalanche danger is HIGH above 6000 feet. Natural avalanches are likely and human triggered avalanches are very likely. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

Today is a weather transition day as a wet and relatively warm system approaches the region. The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet, but will rise tonight as the storm intensifies. New snow expected during day light hours should not affect stability, but pay close attention to changing weather conditions. New, thin wind slabs will form as the day progresses and a few inches of new snow will make it difficult to identify older slabs where lingering instability exists.

Today is a weather transition day as a wet and relatively warm system approaches the region. The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet, but will rise tonight as the storm intensifies. New snow expected during day light hours should not affect stability, but pay close attention to changing weather conditions. New, thin wind slabs will form as the day progresses and a few inches of new snow will make it difficult to identify older slabs where lingering instability exists.

Several generations of wind slabs formed on multiple aspects over the past week. In some areas these slabs remain sensitive to human triggers. Wind loaded areas should be treated with respect given the variety of surfaces they formed on. The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet and LOW below 6000 feet. Identify recently wind loaded slopes and avoid steep, exposed terrain where these slabs exist.

We were missed by the latest storm.  The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Shifting winds continue to drift snow onto leeward aspects forming fresh wind slabs and putting additional weight onto existing slabs. In some locations these slabs are being deposited on top of a rain crust. Buried weak layers still exist and remain a concern. Choose conservative terrain in areas where you find a weak snowpack structure. 

We were missed by the latest storm.  The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Shifting winds continue to drift snow onto leeward aspects forming fresh wind slabs and putting additional weight onto existing slabs. In some locations these slabs are being deposited on top of a rain crust. Buried weak layers still exist and remain a concern. Choose conservative terrain in areas where you find a weak snowpack structure. 

Moderate to strong winds yesterday have formed fresh wind slabs and it is possible to pick up 4-7 inches of new snow today. But confidence in the weather forecast is low this morning. However, several inches of snow combined with winds will elevate the avalanche danger to CONSIDERABLE above 6000 feet as the day goes on. Watch for changing conditions and be conservative when making decisions. Drier conditions are expected in the Whitefish range – Whitefish Range advisory HERE.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Winds increased in speed overnight and continue to drift snow onto leeward aspects forming fresh wind slabs and adding weight to existing slabs. In some locations these slabs are being deposited on top of a rain crust. Evaluate all wind loaded terrain before recreating on it. Despite recent warm weather, weak layers exist and are a concern in our snowpack. Choose conservative terrain in areas where you find a weak snowpack structure. 

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Winds increased in speed overnight and continue to drift snow onto leeward aspects forming fresh wind slabs and adding weight to existing slabs. In some locations these slabs are being deposited on top of a rain crust. Evaluate all wind loaded terrain before recreating on it. Despite recent warm weather, weak layers exist and are a concern in our snowpack. Choose conservative terrain in areas where you find a weak snowpack structure. 

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Recent winds have developed fresh wind slabs while continued windy conditions today will thicken existing slabs and create new slabs. In some locations these slabs are being deposited on top of a rain crust. Evaluate all wind loaded terrain before committing to it. Despite recent warm weather, weak layers continue to exist and be a concern in our snowpack. Choose conservative terrain in areas where you find a weak snowpack structure. 

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Despite recent warm weather, weak layers continue to exist and be a concern in our snowpack. Choose less complex terrain in areas where you find a weak snowpack structure. Wind speeds have increased and are drifting recent low density snow onto leeward aspects forming thin wind slabs. In some locations these slabs are being deposited on top of a rain crust. Evaluate all wind loaded terrain before committing to it.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet. Despite recent warm weather, weak layers continue to exist and be a concern in our snowpack. Choose less complex terrain in areas where you find a weak snowpack structure. Wind speeds have increased and are drifting recent low density snow onto leeward aspects forming thin wind slabs. In some locations these slabs are being deposited on top of a rain crust. Evaluate all wind loaded terrain before committing to it.