Avalanche Forecasting Is Back — January Updates from Your Avalanche Center
❄️ January 2026 Newsletter Happy New Year from the West Central Montana Avalanche Center! We’re excited to share that we are entering the New Year with a return to our
❄️ Pray for Snow Party & Fundraiser ❄️
All proceeds benefit the West Central Montana Avalanche Center Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025Time: 5:00 – 10:00 PMLocation: Caras Park Pavilion, Downtown Missoula Calling ALL Avalanche Center Supporters! Winter is
The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be
We’re Going Through Changes… As we experience the shifting dynamics of this winter season, we’re reminded of the ever-changing nature of both our mountains and the world around us. Much
A Critical Moment for the Avalanche Center
The US Forest Service recently informed us that, due to budgetary constraints, they can no longer provide the financial and vehicle support essential to our operations. This sudden loss of
Save the Date: 18th Annual Pray for Snow
Hey, Avalanche Center Supporters! Winter is just around the corner, and we’re gearing up for a celebration that you won’t want to miss! Get ready to kick off the season
Missoula Gives: Help Us Strengthen Your Avalanche Center!
Your Source for Avalanche Information and Education Since 2001, the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation has been a vital link between limited funding from the U.S. Forest Service and the
January – March 2024 Snowpack Summary
By WCMAC Forecaster Payton Schiff and Intern Katie Matthews January Like any good TV show, January was nothing short of continuous highs and lows. Lingering skepticism about the winter season
03/12/2024, Near Lost Trail Pass, Preliminary Avalanche Accident Report
Update 04/12/2024: Final Avalanche Accident Report available here. 03/12/2024 – Montana – Near Lost Trail Pass, Bitterroot Mountains Published 03/13/2024 by Arden Feldman – Lead Forecaster, West Central Montana Avalanche
Examining Avalanche Forecasts and Public Observations
We are excited to share that Katie Matthews, one of our avalanche instructors, will conduct her Montana State University research through the West Central Montana Avalanche Center (WCMAC) this season.
Forecasting Schedule Change
BIG NEWS! We are excited to announce that we are changing our forecasting schedule. Starting tomorrow, January 11th, the avalanche center will publish consecutive forecasts on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and
