Avalanche Information

More snow is headed toward Montana, and will affect the SW border of Montana and Idaho for most of the day on Tuesday. Just in time for ski season! Up to 6 more inches of snow is expected, after a snowy weekend.

We all know skiing has become a very expensive sport. Lift ticket prices have increased dramatically across the country, and ski hills are more crowded than ever. However, Montana still has a couple of excellent ski hills who have landed on a 'Most Affordable in the U.S.' list.

Portions of Montana will be heavily affected by the next storm front. Higher elevations on the Montana/Idaho border could see up to 10" of heavy snow. Travel could be impacted, especially in the overnight hours. East Glacier will also be impacted.

By Tuesday night, several high elevation locations in Montana will be covered in snow from a classic, powerful Spring storm. Mountain passes and back country areas will be difficult to navigate with up to a foot of heavy, wet snow piling up.

Spring rain and heavy, wet snowmelt are prompting new flooding issues in parts of Montana. Mountain streams and flatland rivers are both experiencing flooding problems. With over a foot more of new snow expected to fall in many (high elevation) places across Montana, flood warnings should be taken very seriously.

Another famous Montana spring storm is headed our way, and higher elevations are going to get more than a foot of heavy, wet snow. Winter Storm Watches and Advisories are in effect for over a dozen counties in southwest Montana.

A very large amount of heavy, wet snow is headed for the central mountains of Montana along with very 50 mph winds. Travel in the area during this weather advisory might be difficult at times due to reduced visibility.

It's been one of the most challenging winters in Montana for avalanche conditions. Weak early snowpack in several parts of Montana started off the season with a terrible base. Warm conditions, then large snow dumps haven't made for a stable back country experience for most of the season.

Skiing is an expensive sport and Montana has some of the most expensive tickets and passes in America. However, there is a Montana ski area that has amazing terrain and is offering the best bargain in skiing we've ever seen. Cheap turns are a rare thing, but they can be found.

A very large portion of Montana is under a High Wind Warning or Winter Storm Warning through Monday afternoon. Seriously gusty winds of up to 70 MPH are expected across most of southwest, central, western and northern Montana. Power outages are very possible and damage to trees is expected.