Near MissES, IncidentS, and AccidentS

Reports and observations of avalanche accidents in our region

Date Location Forecast Zone Type
07/13/2022 Incident #5 Out of Region Close Call More Info
03/08/2007 Incident #4 Flathead Range & Glacier NP Accident More Info
05/01/2024 Incident #3 Swan Range Close Call More Info
05/23/2024 Incident #1 Flathead Range & Glacier NP Accident More Info
11/28/2022 Incident #1 Flathead Range & Glacier NP Close Call More Info

TYPES OF OUTCOMES

Near Miss: An unintentionally triggered slide in which no one was caught but which had a high potential for burying, injuring or killing someone should something have gone differently

Incident: Any time a rider comes into contact with moving avalanche debris

Accident: A person is partially or fully buried, injured, or killed by an avalanche

OPERATIONAL PARTNERS

National Park Service
USGS
BNSF
DHA Avalanche Safety