montana weather

Montana struggles to recover from snow drought, with forecasters worried about low runoff levels despite recent snow showers.

Rapidly dwindling snowpack remains a major concern as we head into summer.

East Glacier in northern Montana is still in a severe deficit with their snowpack. Not all of Montana is in trouble, but thankfully up to 8" of fresh snow should hit the East Glacier basin area by Friday morning. Currently, their snowpack is about 60% of average.

Despite initial fears of a severe fire season, recent weather improvements in the Northern Rockies may reduce wildfire risks this summer.

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Snowpack is improving in Montana, but more snow is needed

Montana ski season gets a second wind with recent snowfall, promising extended fun for snow enthusiasts in the region.

Montana's winter weather rollercoaster continues with snow in the forecast despite recent warm temps. Avalanche risk remains high.

A very large portion of Montana is under a High Wind Warning or Winter Storm Warning through Monday afternoon. Seriously gusty winds of up to 70 MPH are expected across most of southwest, central, western and northern Montana. Power outages are very possible and damage to trees is expected.

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