Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Avalanche on Stryker Ridge in the Upper Whitefish Range. Photo by Grant Hughes with Great Northern Powder Guides.

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Dangerously warm temperatures create ‘magnificent’ avalanches
February 26, 2025 noon

Dangerously warm temperatures create ‘magnificent’ avalanches

A drastic winter thaw has created dangerous avalanche conditions in Northwest Montana as temperatures rose to the mid-40s and rain and snow fell over the weekend.