The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE for the Whitefish, Flathead, and Glacier Park ranges. Heavy, dense snow fell over the past 24 hours and continues today. This new snow is falling on recently buried weak layers and rain and sun crusts. Dangerous avalanche conditions exist and cautious route finding and conservative decision making are essential. Human triggered avalanches are likely and natural avalanches are possible. An avalanche warning and High danger is in effect for the Swan Range. See advisory.

Today, the avalanche danger will begin as MODERATE but may rise to CONSIDERABLE by the end of the day above 6000 feet, especially on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35º. Today's snowfall and moderate winds will form slabs on top of crusts and near surface weak layers. Human triggered avalanches are likely with natural avalanches possible.  Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all other terrain.

Today, the avalanche danger will begin as MODERATE but may rise to CONSIDERABLE by the end of the day above 6000 feet, especially on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35º. Today's snowfall and moderate winds will form slabs on top of crusts and near surface weak layers. Human triggered avalanches are likely with natural avalanches possible.  Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is MODERATE on all other terrain.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35º. Recent winds drifted snow onto a variety of surfaces like surface hoar and sun crusts that can cause instability to linger. Human triggered avalanches are possible today. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other terrain.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35º. Recent winds drifted snow onto a variety of surfaces like surface hoar and sun crusts that can cause instability to linger. Human triggered avalanches are possible today. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other terrain.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35º. Recent winds drifted snow onto a variety of surfaces like surface hoar and sun crusts that can cause instability to linger. Human triggered avalanches are possible today. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other terrain.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35º. Recent winds drifted snow onto a variety of surfaces like surface hoar and sun crusts that can cause instability to linger. Human triggered avalanches are possible today. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other terrain.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35º. Winds returned to a southwesterly direction yesterday and increased overnight. Recent winds drifted snow onto a variety of surfaces like surface hoar and sun crusts that can delay the strengthening of these slabs. Human triggered avalanches are possible today. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other terrain.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet on wind loaded terrain steeper than 35º. Winds returned to a southwesterly direction yesterday and increased overnight. Recent winds drifted snow onto a variety of surfaces like surface hoar and sun crusts that can delay the strengthening of these slabs. Human triggered avalanches are possible today. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other terrain.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet on wind loaded terrain. Northeasterly winds formed wind slabs over old snow surfaces that include surface hoar and sun crusts. Older, lingering wind slabs also exist on other aspects. Human triggered avalanches are possible today. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other terrain. 

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet on wind loaded terrain and human triggered avalanches are possible. New snow and northeasterly winds will form new wind slabs on old snow surfaces that include surface hoar and sun crusts. Lingering wind slabs also exist on other aspects. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other slopes and continue to practice safe travel protocols. Flathead Range and GNP advisory here.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 5000 feet and human triggered avalanches are possible. New snow and northeasterly winds will cause new wind slabs to form on old snow surfaces that include surface hoar and sun crusts. Older, lingering wind slabs also exist. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to any slope, particularly in wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW below 5000 feet. Advisory for other ranges here.

The avalanche danger is MODERATE on steep wind loaded slopes above 6000 feet and human triggered avalanches are possible.  Wind slabs of varying age exist across the advisory area. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to a slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The avalanche danger is LOW on all other slopes and normal safe travel practices should be used. 

The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 6000 feet and human triggered avalanches are possible. Wind slabs of varying age exist across the advisory area. Some have had a chance to gain strength. Other more recently formed slabs will still be weak. Carefully evaluate the snowpack before committing to a slope, particularly in steep, wind loaded terrain. The danger is LOW below 6000 feet and normal safe travel practices should be used.