West Central Montana Avalanche Center  POSITION: Avalanche Forecaster  POSITION TYPE: Full-time, seasonal  LOCATION: Missoula, Montana  CLOSING DATE: October 14, 2024  RATE OF PAY: $25.00-$28.00/hr DOE      BACKGROUND: The West Central Montana

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

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

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

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

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.

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

By WCMAC Intern Katie Matthews. How would we summarize the start of our winter season here in West Central Montana? Three words: warm, dry, and thin.  Weather Summary High pressure

Hello, Avalanche Center supporters! We hope this message finds you in high spirits and ready for an incredible winter. As the chill in the air reminds us of snow-covered mountains,

The West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation was formed in 2001 to bridge the gap between the funding available from the U.S. Forest Service and the expenses required to operate the