High Avalanche Danger High Around Western And Central Montana
The Flathead Avalanche Center announced Saturday that an avalanche in the Swan range killed one snowmobiler and partially buried three others.
High avalanche danger continues in the backcountry around western and central Montana.
Flathead-area avalanche danger for February 8. 2021.
Credit Flathead Avalanche Center
The Associated Press reports that the Flathead County Sheriff’s office has identified the victim as 59-year-old David Cano of Kalispell. Cano’s body was recovered via helicopter Sunday.
The Flathead Avalanche Center has extended its warning issued Friday for the Swan, Whitefish and Flathead mountain ranges through Tuesday, saying travel through avalanche terrain is not advised and there are very dangerous avalanche conditions.
Avalanche Danger High Around Western And Central Montana
The Flathead Avalanche Center announced Saturday that an avalanche in the Swan range killed one snowmobiler and partially buried three others.
High avalanche danger continues in the backcountry around western and central Montana.
Flathead-area avalanche danger for February 8. 2021.
Credit Flathead Avalanche Center
The Associated Press reports that the Flathead County Sheriff’s office has identified the victim as 59-year-old David Cano of Kalispell. Cano’s body was recovered via helicopter Sunday.
The Flathead Avalanche Center has extended its warning issued Friday for the Swan, Whitefish and Flathead mountain ranges through Tuesday, saying travel through avalanche terrain is not advised and there are very dangerous avalanche conditions.
Montana Snowmobiler Dies in Swan Range Avalanche
Heavy snow in western and west central Montana over the past several days have led to avalanche warnings being issued.
Unfortunately, a man from northwest Montana became an avalanche victim over the weekend. Associated Press tells us that a 60-year-old Kalispell man died after being caught in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the Swan Range east of Kalispell. The Flathead County Sheriff reported that several snowmobilers were caught in the slide Saturday and the victim was buried. His friends dug him out and tried CPR without success.
Severe weather prevented search and rescue teams from recovering the man s body until yesterday. Our condolences go out to the victim s family and friends.