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Avalanche Warning
Issued: 12:24 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
The following message is transmitted at the request of Flathead Avalanche Center Hungry Horse MT. ...AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED BY THE FLATHEAD AVALANCHE CENTER... 06:00 MDT Fri Mar 13 2026 The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ002 (MTZ002) * WHAT...Feet of new snow and strong winds over the past few days, combined with continued snowfall today, are creating very dangerous avalanche conditions. * WHERE...Slopes above 5000 feet in the Flathead Range and in the Lake McDonald and Marias Pass areas of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...In effect from Fri 06:00 MDT to Sat 06:00 MDT. * IMPACTS...Natural and human-triggered avalanches are very likely. Avalanches will release in the surface snow and on weak layers buried several feet deep, resulting in large to very large avalanches. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. 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.
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 11:37 AM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. There is the likelihood of ongoing major winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Bad Rock Canyon, Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, Essex, Polebridge, and Glacier National Park. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. &&
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