Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

Daily forecasting and avalanche education in Northwest Montana. Brought to you by FAC 🤝 FOFAC flatheadavalanche.org Hungry Horse, MT Joined August 2012

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

2 months ago

And images for three more FAC forecast team members. See previous for text.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

2 months ago

Thanks, Flathead Avalanche forecast team! Your forecasts and videos are the visible products of your dedication, teamwork, wise-decisions, deep expertise, and experience. You bring unique talents and styles to our work, but you all work together. Thank you. 📷 austin seback.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

2 months ago

We are in the midst of a wet loose avalanche cycle that may become more widespread today. The snow surface on slopes unaffected by yesterday's heat will become more dangerous as the day warms. 📸 1 - Wet loose slides witnessed at 1700 yesterday.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

2 months ago

Expect wet snow avalanches to develop as sunshine and warming temperatures melt the snow surface. Pay attention to changing conditions and move to a different aspect or lower-angle slope if you find yourself sinking into mushy snow.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

2 months ago

Even the snow is thinking about waves and beaches. Recent observations are finding few signs of unstable snow. The only reported slab avalanche is of image 2 in extreme terrain. Other avalanche activity includes small dry loose avalanches.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

2 months ago

The Flathead Avalanche forecast team thanks Jenny Cloutier and Corrie Holloway for their work this winter. Jenny - FOFAC's ExecDirector - makes things happen for Flathead Avalanche. Corrie - FOFAC's Communications Manager - spreads the word about the happenings!

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

2 months ago

New snow problems are on the menu. Wind slabs will be at the top. Whether you deal with a loose dry problem or a storm slab problem will depend on how much snow fell in the area you are traveling. Head over to flatheadavalanche.org for more information.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

Small wet slides and tumbling cornice are the most likely triggers for large avalanches on buried weak layers. Riders can still trigger a slab on rocky slopes where the snowpack is thin. Full forecast at flatheadavalanche.org 📷 Sluffs and slabs above Marion Lake

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

Steep, rocky slopes with overhanging cornice: This is where you can still tangle with large avalanches on buried weak layers. Opt for slopes with a supportable surface away from overhead hazards. flatheadavalanche.org 📷 Mount Liebig 📷 Old hard slabs on a rocky slope

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

Upper elevation ridgelines may be viciously windy today. Identify and avoid areas where you see active wind loading, or previous wind loading. Your safest and best riding conditions will be on lower angled slopes sheltered from south and west wind.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

Dangerous conditions may develop this afternoon as heavy rain increases the likelihood of wet snow avalanches at upper elevations. Plan to be off of and out from under steep start zones with more than a few inches of recent snow by about midday.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

The late March sun may pack a punch this afternoon. Time your exposure to steep terrain based on surface conditions. If a strong and supportable crust exists at the surface, expect generally stable avalanche conditions. Once that crust breaks down, move to lower angled slopes.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

Enjoy today's clear skies and much needed cooler temperatures. Lots of snowmelt this week filled area creeks and rivers to the brim while rising the danger of natural and human-triggered slides on a buried weak layer. Follow along at flatheadavalanche.org

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

Warm weather and rain has lead to rising creeks and the Middle Fork River cresting above 13000 cfs! Follow along at flatheadavalanche.org for snowpack, weather, and avalanche information.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

The snow is still wet, avalanches are still occurring, the danger is still HIGH, and the Avalanche Warning is still in effect! Travel near steep slopes is not recommended. 📷 1+2: Crowns on Mount Grant. 📷 3: Very Large avalanche on Sixmile, Chris Gotschalk

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

We’ve extended the Avalanche Warning to Saturday morning. Exceptionally warm temperatures and rain are causing very dangerous avalanche conditions. Avoid traveling on or underneath any steep slope.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

An Avalanche Warning is in effect. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Rain on snow and rising freezing levels are causing widespread areas of unstable snow. The travel advice is simple - stay far away from steep terrain.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

Avalanche Watch 3/16 at 4:00 PM – 3/17 at 4:00 PM Rising freezing levels and rain on snow may rapidly destabilize the snowpack. Avalanche danger may rise to High (Level 4 of 5). Very dangerous avalanche conditions may develop. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

What these images share - besides being shot from far away - are remarkably wide, thick crown faces. The D3 avalanches released when this week's storms loaded leeward slopes where the January Drought Layer remains a threat. 📷 Kniveton, Reavis x2, Millspaugh

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Flathead Avalanche @FACAvalanche

3 months ago

FAC staff visited Noisy Basin and the Aeneas Ridge weather station on Saturday, March 14. Follow along at flatheadavalanche.org for snowpack, weather, and avalanche updates.