LOW to MODERATE avalanche danger now prevails in the mountains of west central Montana. This is Steve Karkanen reporting from the West Central Montana Avalanche Center.
Weather and Snowpack Analysis
The mountain snowpack in western Montana has experienced several melt-freeze cycles the past 14 days with afternoon temperatures reaching into the 40‘s and 50’s then dropping back into the twenties and teens. This back and forth (temperature exchange) has strengthened the snowpack greatly but there are a few exceptions to keep in mind.
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