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Montana Gov. Gianforte declares Sunday a 'Day of Prayer for Rain' amid worsening drought
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (133+ words) KABOOM! That's what Yellowstone is famous for " huge explosive volcanic eruptions. There's really nothing brewing right now, the magma chamber is mostly solid, but there have been quite a few hydrothermal eruptions and small explosions in both Biscuit Basin and…...
After warm winter, forecasters say next weeks crucial to Montana's summer water supply
3+ week, 3+ day ago (199+ words) Libby Creek floods on Dec. 11 as Montana Disaster and Emergency Services is warning of increased flooding in Lincoln County. Video courtesy of Montana Highway Patrol Drought and water officials say Montana is in the midst of its sixth straight year…...
Dry and windy: NWS Great Falls issues Fire Weather Watch for central, southwest Montana
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) The Independent Record Javascript is required to use this website. This is the first video in a series on fire weather. It covers the basic relationship between weather and fire behavior and sets the stage for the more detailed videos…...
Forecasters: Gusty winds, heavy mountain snow still on track for central Montana
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (219+ words) High wind gusts, heavy mountain snow along the Continental Divide, and a decent dose of lower-elevation snow remain on track to affect Lewis and Clark County and the surrounding area through Saturday evening, according to forecasters. NWS gives report on…...
Winds hammer Montana east of the divide; forecasters say more is in store
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (220+ words) High winds battered Montana east of the Continental Divide over the weekend, causing an out-of-control grass fire and an elementary school to lose its roof. Weekend review: Independent Record news you may have missed from March 6 - 8 Eleanor Kamp earned a…...
'Snowpack deficit' grows across most of Montana
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (152+ words) A warm winter has taken its toll on mountain snow levels in most parts of Montana, according to the latest report from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Read the full'NRCS March Water Supply Outlook Report. Sam Wilson is the outdoors…...
'Dangerous winds' to hit Montana Wednesday, weather service warns of serious damage
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (910+ words) No corner of Montana will be spared from the effects of an incoming "dangerous" weather event on Wednesday. "This isn't something that's to be taken lightly," said James Brusda, lead meteorologist at the Great Falls National Weather Service office. "Your…...
January snowpack in Montana
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (479+ words) The Independent Record Javascript is required to use this website. VIDEO: Guthrie siblings speak to their mother, Nancy Guthrie, and her abductor Great Falls man given 10 years in prison for crimes involving a child Helena man receives DPHHS sentence following…...