Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts

The Flathead Avalanche Center is now providing daily forecasts of avalanche conditions seven days a week. The forecasts will continue through early April depending on snow conditions.  

Forecasts with avalanche danger ratings and snowpack observations can be found usually by 7 a.m. on the Flathead Avalanche Center website: http://www.flatheadavalanche.org/ 

Flathead Avalanche Center also offers avalanche condition updates through email subscription. To sign up, visit: https://flatheadavalanche.org/newsletter/ 

These forecasts provide current conditions, based on real-time observations of the snowpack for the Whitefish Range, Swan Range, Flathead Range and Glacier National Park.  

They provide information on conditions and areas that may be most dangerous for that day and what terrain offers the lowest risk. Forecasts include an overview and broad travel advice for three elevation bands, as well as more detailed avalanche information needed for specific trip planning decisions. 

Field observations from the public are highly valuable to forecasters as they analyze conditions; the Flathead Avalanche Center encourages you to submit observations through their easy-to-use digital form: https://www.flatheadavalanche.org/observations/submit-observations/#/advanced-form 

Adult avalanche courses are available through the Friends of the Flathead Avalanche Center (FOFAC), providing education on essential avalanche skills and knowledge for a variety of skill levels. To register, visit Flathead Avalanche Center Education website at: https://flatheadavalanche.org/education/avalanche-courses/