Snowpack Update
Snowpack Discussion The snowpack continues to evolve in West Central Montana. In late January, our primary avalanche concern was persistent slab avalanches failing on facets at the bottom of the
01-24-20 Snowpack Update
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
Snowpack Upadate 01/10/2020
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
Support Your Local Avalanche Center & Win!
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
Lake Dinah Avalanche 01/01/2020 Preliminary Report
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 Summery 12/24/2019
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
The Collective | Will Call Tickets Available
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
We’re Hiring!
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
Upcoming: 13th Annual Pray For Snow Party
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
BEERS WITH YOUR AVALANCHE FORECASTER
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.
