The Middle Fork Flathead River. Beacon File Photo

By Greg Lindstrom October 7, 2014

An avalanche near Essex swept into the Middle Fork Flathead River Thursday, March 6, 2014. Avalanche conditions have caused the closure of U.S. Highway 2 between West Glacier and East Glacier. Greg Lindstrom | Flathead Beacon

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