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Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go!
Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center
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The Flathead National Forest has three forecast zones for avalanches: the Whitefish Range, the Flathead Range and Glacier National Park, and the Swan Range. Avalanche hazards are highly spatially variable, so check the forecast for the area you are going!
Flathead Avalanche is a partnership between the Flathead National Forest Avalanche Center (FAC) and the Friends of the Flathead Avalanche Center (FOFAC). They provide daily avalanche forecasting, education, and outreach in northwest Montana.
Avalanche Awareness
Many avalanche victims don’t know they are in avalanche danger and are unprepared to deal with an avalanche. This doesn't have to happen – the danger signs are usually obvious to those who know what to look for. It’s important for those living, working, and recreating in snowy mountains to learn about avalanches. What you learn can save lives.
Avalanche.org, the West Central Montana Avalanche Center, Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center provide information, training and daily avalanche forecasts for nearby areas across Montana and northern Idaho.
Start your avalanche learning here (KBYG - Know Before You Go Avalanche Awareness).
Alert Start Date: December 1, 2025
Alert End Date: May 15, 2026
Rec Sites Affected:
Contact Information
Contact Name: Flathead Avalanche Center
Contact Number: (406) 387-3887