Avalanche conditions from January 11th until January 24th have been at considerable danger, trending towards moderate danger. We are currently most concerned with persistent weak layers, failing near the ground on depth hoar and facets. The second
1-10-20 Snowpack Update After the winter solstice, we got a small snowstorm that deposited a few inches of snow and a crust layer on the top of the snowpack. Before
Charge down to the Rhino and help support your local avalanche center – Missoula Avalanche. The Rhino has teamed up with Rebel Yell Kentucky Whiskey and PBR to help support
Preliminary Report of Lake Dinah Avalanche Accident On January 01, 2020, at approximately 1400hrs, three snowmobilers were involved in an avalanche approximately 1 mile NW of Lake Dinah, 12 miles
Snowpack Summary 24/12/2019 What to say about this season’s snowpack? It’s the focus of many conversations I’m having recently, mostly about when we are going to get one. From a
It’s time to get excited for winter with another great film from your friends at Faction Skis & Red Bull Media House. Join us this Thursday, Nov. 7th, at the
West Central Montana Avalanche Center Avalanche Forecaster Position Currently one Missoula based position available: Full-time seasonal Position Overview/Summary: West Central Montana Avalanche Center (WCMAC) Avalanche Forecasters deliver avalanche forecasts and
Greetings From Missoula Avalanche Winter is just around the corner, and the biggest backcountry event in the region is coming up. The 13th Annual Pray For Snow Party will be
WCMAC forecasters are in the field analyzing how recent storm snow is gaining strength, tracking where the wind is drifting snow and keeping a close eye on buried persistent weak layers.
Unfortunately, we just received word that an avalanche fatality occurred yesterday outside of Choteau. Preliminary information is that the individual was in a snowmobile group and not wearing an avalanche
