Avalanche Warnings in Montana and Colorado

Human-triggered avalanches have recently raised safety concerns in both Northwest Montana and Colorado. The Flathead Avalanche Center in Montana warns of dangerous avalanche conditions in the Swan and Flathead mountain ranges, as well as in Glacier National Park, advising against travel on steep slopes. Meanwhile, Colorado's Steamboat Ski Resort reported an avalanche in the closed Christmas Tree Bowl, triggered by a skier, which required significant patrol resources and highlighted the risks of entering restricted areas. The resort emphasized the dangers of skiing on closed trails and warned that violators could lose skiing privileges. Both regions underscore the importance of respecting closed areas to ensure safety and prevent resource diversion. These incidents highlight the ongoing risk of avalanches in mountainous regions during the winter season.