Avalanche Watch
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT
Issued by NWS Missoula, MT
010 WOUS45 KMSO 041405 AVAMSO MTZ001-002-051345- BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Backcountry Avalanche Watch Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT Relayed by National Weather Service Missoula MT 705 AM MST Tue Feb 4 2025 The following message is transmitted at the request of Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT. ...AVALANCHE WATCH ISSUED BY THE FLATHEAD AVALANCHE CENTER... 06:47 MST Tue Feb 04 2025 The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001 (MTZ001)...MTZ002 (MTZ002) * WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions may develop as a complex winter storm brings heavy snow and powerful winds to the region. * WHERE...Mid- and upper-elevation slopes in the Swan Range, Whitefish Range, Flathead Range, and portions of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...In effect from Tue 06:47 MST to Wed 06:47 MST. * IMPACTS...New and drifting snow may build thick slabs over weak old snow. Human-triggered avalanches are likely on or below steep slopes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Be alert for changing conditions and increasing avalanche danger. Avoid traveling on or below steep slopes. Shooting cracks and blowing snow are clear signs of danger. Consult http://www.flatheadavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. $$