Wind slabs at upper elevations are the main concern today. Human triggered avalanches are possible and perhaps more likely in the Flathead Range and Glacier Park. You are most likely to trigger an avalanche in upper elevation, wind loaded terrain today. Sunshine and warming will begin to weaken the snow surface later in the day creating loose, wet avalanche potential. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully. The danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet. Below 5000 feet the danger is LOW.

Lingering wind slabs remain as our primary avalanche concern today with increasing temperatures and solar input expected to weaken the surface snow. The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all slopes above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible and careful evaluation of snow and terrain is recommended. Below 5000 feet the danger is LOW.

Lingering wind slabs remain as our primary avalanche concern today with increasing temperatures and solar input expected to weaken the surface snow. The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all slopes above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are possible and careful evaluation of snow and terrain is recommended. Below 5000 feet the danger is LOW.

Increasing winds formed fresh wind slabs and today's winds will add to this problem. The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on wind loaded aspects above 6000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are likely and careful snowpack evaluation is essential. All other slopes above 6000 feet are rated as MODERATE. Between 5000 and 6000 feet the danger is MODERATE but special attention should be paid to cross loaded slopes. Below 5000 feet the danger is LOW.

Dangerous conditions will exist today due to substantial new, unsettled snow and wind drifted snow combined with warming temperatures and sun exposure. Don't let the deep snow and sunny skies lure you into bad decision making. Terrain choices will be very important. The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are likely particularly in wind loaded terrain and on sunny slopes. Natural avalanches will also be possible. The danger below 5000 feet is MODERATE.

Dangerous conditions will exist today due to substantial new, unsettled snow and wind drifted snow combined with warming temperatures and sun exposure. Don't let the deep snow and sunny skies lure you into bad decision making. Terrain choices will be very important. The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet. Human triggered avalanches are likely particularly in wind loaded terrain and on sunny slopes. Natural avalanches will also be possible. The danger below 5000 feet is MODERATE.

Continued strong winds combined with new snow overnight added depth to sensitive wind slabs. Human triggered avalanches are likely in wind loaded areas above 5000 feet and possible in more sheltered areas. Natural avalanches are also possible. Cautious route finding and conservative decision making are essential. Weak snow above the Valentine's crust that is 1.5-2.5 feet deep also requires careful evaluation. The danger is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet and MODERATE below.

Continued strong winds combined with new snow since yesterday afternoon created sensitive wind slabs. Human triggered avalanches are likely in wind loaded areas and possible in more sheltered areas. Natural avalanches are also possible. Cautious route finding and conservative decision making are essential today. Weak layers near crusts 1-4 feet from the surface also require careful snowpack evaluation. The danger is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet and MODERATE below.

Continued strong winds combined with new snow since yesterday afternoon created sensitive wind slabs. Human triggered avalanches are likely in wind loaded areas and possible in more sheltered areas. Natural avalanches are also possible. Cautious route finding and conservative decision making are essential today. Weak layers near crusts 1-4 feet from the surface also require careful snowpack evaluation. The danger is CONSIDERABLE above 5000 feet and MODERATE below.

New snow today combined with increasing winds will likely form fresh wind slabs above 5000 feet and create heightened avalanche conditions. Human triggered avalanches are possible and could become likely. Weak layers 2-4 feet from the surface still exist and require careful snow and terrain evaluation. The danger will begin MODERATE and could rise to CONSIDERABLE on wind loaded terrain by this afternoon. See discussion below.

Above 6000 feet the avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35°. Watch for lingering wind slab instability and evaluate the snowpack and terrain carefully before committing to any slope.  All other aspects at this elevation are rated as MODERATE. Between 5000 feet and 6000 feet the avalanche danger is MODERATE and below 5000 feet the avalanche danger is LOW. Continue to utilize safe backcountry travel protocols in areas of low hazard.

Above 6000 feet the avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35°. Watch for lingering wind slab instability and evaluate the snowpack and terrain carefully before committing to any slope.  All other aspects at this elevation are rated as MODERATE. Between 5000 feet and 6000 feet the avalanche danger is MODERATE and below 5000 feet the avalanche danger is LOW. Continue to utilize safe backcountry travel protocols in areas of low hazard.

Recent snow, combined with moderate to strong winds, have formed dangerous avalanche conditions.  Above 5000 feet the avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE with human triggered avalanches likely. Evaluate the snowpack and terrain carefully before committing to any slope.  Below 5000 feet the avalanche danger is MODERATE but may rise to CONSIDERABLE if we receive more rain than what is forecast.

An avalanche warning is in effect. Very dangerous conditions exist due to recent snow and moderate to strong winds combined with increasingly heavy, wet snow and rain at upper elevations today. The avalanche danger is HIGH above 6000 feet. Travel in avalanche terrain an run-out zones is not recommended. Below 6000 feet the avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE. With additional precipitation today we could see over an inch of rain and heavy, wet snow above 6000 feet.