avalanche report 2020

So, digging this Montana springtime? The highest elevations in southwest Montana could see up to 9" more snow (on top of what we've already received) by late Sunday night. The valleys won't see that kind of accumulation although an inch or less is expected.

Easter has hopped on by and this fresh week brings a pint night, sword play, a farmers' market, trivia night and snowpack analysis with the GNFAC.

Thursday is turning out to be a blessing for those wanting fresh snow. The Bridgers already got 7" to 9" of snow last night, when the Big Sky area received 3 to 4 inches. The rest of Thursday is proving to bring more.

If you've ever had the pleasure of riding a snowmobile, you know there are few things in life that are more fun than that. If you've ridden in the backcountry of Wyoming, you also understand the avalanche danger. One Wyoming snowmobiler has shared video and his story about an avalanche he was caught up in, but lived to tell the tale.

Psych! Thought it would stay this beautiful? Yellowstone National Park could see up to 8 inches of fresh mountain snow by Saturday. Just a heads up if you're heading there this weekend. Here's what we know...

The Flathead Avalanche Center has issued an Avalanche Warning the Flathead Range and the Lake McDonald and Marias Pass areas of Glacier National Park until Friday morning.

Another round of very gusty wind are in store for Livingston and areas east, down the I-90 corridor. Travel may be difficult at times and extra caution should be used when driving a high profile vehicle or when towing anything.

Yellowstone National Park is the poster child for winter this week with frigid temps and TONS of fresh snow. The next storm could bring 16 more inches of new snow by Friday night in the Park.

Northwestern Montana mountain areas are experiencing dangerous avalanche conditions, prompting an Avalanche Warning to be issued.

There are incredible resources with just a click when you're looking for accurate, up-to-the-minute weather conditions around Montana's back country.

Ice jams continue to be an issue in southwest Montana with water levels near bankfull. We're under a Flood Advisory until Wednesday evening.

According to Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center Director, Doug Chabot, the three skiers that were caught in the avalanche are reportedly from the Bozeman area.