Avalanche

Recent heavy snowfall has pushed western Montana's avalanche alert level to stage three or "considerable."

Mudslides injure two in Glacier Park.

Washington State snowmobiler dies in Flathead Valley avalanche

The Avalanche victim whose body was found near Fish Creek Road yesterday was revealed today to be Mr. Mark Albee (age 42) of Bigfork.

Skier missing after being swept away by avalanche

With the changing weather conditions it is important to know and understand the conditions in the back-country. I had the chance to speak with Steve Karkenen from the West Central Avalanche Center about the Center and Avalanche conditions in the Missoula area...

Weather conditions can drastically change the threat of an avalanche. Steve Karkenen from the West Central Avalanche Center explains considerations that should be made before heading to the back country.  Warm wet weather is affecting snow layering and cold snowy weather is apt to increase avalanche danger in the coming days...