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SLIDESHOW: Snowy weather blankets parts of Western Montana!
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (31+ words) Viewers are sharing their photos of snowy weather across Western Montana today. Share your photos at nbcmontana. com/chimein. SLIDESHOW: Snowy weather blankets parts of Western Montana! by NBC Montana Staff...
Cold front brings snow, strong winds, and travel impacts across Montana
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (719+ words) A strong cold front arrives this afternoon and evening, bringing steady snow to mountain passes and scattered valley showers. Snow levels will quickly drop, possibly reaching valley floors. In southwest Montana, brief snow squalls could cause near-zero visibility and rapidly…...
Midweek storm brings wind, rain, and mountain snow
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (274+ words) Partly to mostly cloudy skies today with highs in the 50s to low 60s. A few showers will be possible, mainly over higher elevations. Breezy southwest winds increase this afternoon with gusts up to 30 mph. A strong cold front arrives late Wednesday…...
North Western Energy preps for windstorm in southwest Montana
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (311+ words) North Western Energy says preparing for severe windstorms is a year-round effort, as crews respond to a major wind event in southwest Montana. The utility said severe weather response often requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. When needed, the company can bring…...
Multiple incidents snarl travel on Western Montana roadways Friday morning
2+ week, 4+ day ago (167+ words) NBC Montana MISSOULA, Mont. " Multiple traffic hazards are reported across Western Montana this morning. On I-90, spun-out semis are blocking the right eastbound lane at Homestake Pass, mile marker 232. Chains are required for towing units over the pass. At eastbound mile…...
Cleanup begins in Kootenai National Forest after severe wind damage in northwest Montana
2+ week, 5+ day ago (101+ words) LIBBY, Mont. " Cleanup efforts are underway in Kootenai National Forest after severe wind damage swept across northwest Montana, leaving downed trees and hazardous conditions in some areas. Forest crews are assessing the hardest-hit locations using aerial surveys. Officials say clearing…...
Rain, snow showers for southwest Montana; stronger weather maker arrive Wednesday
3+ week, 1+ day ago (190+ words) As a cold front passes through the region, showers north of I-90 are slowly tapering off. A wintry mix of rain and snow is spreading south, with a chance for brief, steadier snow this evening near the Gallatin and Madison County…...
Nearly 1, 000 customers without power in Western Montana
3+ week, 1+ day ago (136+ words) NBC Montana Nearly 1, 000 customers without power in Western Montana by NBC Montana Staff MISSOULA, Mont. " Nearly 1, 000 customers are without power in Western Montana on Monday morning. As of 6: 15 a. m. , Mission Valley Power's outage map shows 984 customers without power in the Swan…...
Moisture returns west of the divide; High Wind, Fire Weather Watches in southwest Montana
4+ week, 1+ day ago (425+ words) We are seeing mild, quiet conditions across the Northern Rockies this afternoon. Mostly cloudy skies are expected as daytime highs climb into the 50s and 60s for many valley locations. This is about 5 to 10 degrees above average. Our next weather maker arrives…...
Flathead Co. sees heavy outages during windstorm
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (279+ words) FLATHEAD COUNTY, Mont. " The Flathead County Board of Commissioners declared a local emergency today due to dangerous high winds and winter storm conditions. The declaration enables the county to respond swiftly and grants the sheriff authority to take emergency actions,…...