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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.
Montana's winter weather rollercoaster continues with snow in the forecast despite recent warm temps. Avalanche risk remains high.
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 Idaho's Centennial Range.
Scientists say Montana is 70-to-100 inches of snow behind.
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 Idaho's Centennial Range.