Swan Range News Today

High-elevation snowpack in the Swan Range has remained near or above historical averages for most of May thanks to a series of cold storms that dumped snow and rain across the region.

Last Monday was Earth Day. Every day is Earth Day on the property in Montana that we have the good fortune of owning.

Montana's winter weather rollercoaster continues with snow in the forecast despite recent warm temps. Avalanche risk remains high.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY until 1 PM Monday for Lower Clark Fork Region. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches in the valleys along Interstate 90 and 5 to 7 i

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY until 5 AM Wednesday for the West Glacier Region. Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, except 5 to 8 inc

Avalanche danger remained elevated in western Montana Friday in places that received the most new snow, such as around Seeley Lake and the Swan Range. And in south-central Montana, an avalanche warning was in effect in the southern Madison and Gallatin mountains, and around West Yellowstone and Idahos Centennial Range.

Avalanche danger remained elevated in western Montana Friday in places that received the most new snow, such as around Seeley Lake and the Swan Range. And in south-central Montana, an avalanche warning was in effect in the southern Madison and Gallatin mountains, and around West Yellowstone and Idahos Centennial Range.

Flathead, Lake, and Lincoln counties are under a backcountry avalanche warning on Monday.The warning includes the Whitefish, Swan, and Flathead Ranges, as well

Ski areas across Western Montana are wishing for a Christmas miracle as the winter’s busiest week on the slopes approaches without much of the white stuff piled up, forcing some areas to change operations or postpone season openings until Mother Nature cooperates.

Heres a roundup of some of the local stories Missoulian reporters put out this week.