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• Ed's Almanac: 2011 Summertime Summary

  September 23, 2011 1:06 PM

  The fall equinox occurred at 3:04 a.m. MDT this morning. This makes today...September 23rd, 2011... The first day of fall. After a cool and very wet spring, our summer of 2011 turned out to be a little warmer and a lot drier than normal. Despite the slightly warmer than... more »

• Flood emergency issued for Lincoln County

  May 12, 2011 6:21 PM

  LIBBY- The Libby County Commissioners have declared a flood emergency for Lincoln County as the Yaak River approaches flood stage this evening and Libby Creek nearly doubled in size in 48 hours. Emergency Management Agencies, law enforcement and the National Weather Service are keeping a close eye on water... more »

• Montana's stonefly suggested for Endangered Species protection

  April 5, 2011 11:17 PM

  GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - It is thousands of times smaller than a grizzly bear or a wolf, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a stonefly found in the high country of Glacier National Park should probably be protected under the Endangered Species List. The year-long study says... more »

• High winds overturn a semi on I-15

  March 30, 2011 10:00 PM

  BUTTE - A semi-truck overturned Wednesday afternoon on interstate 15, north of Butte. High wind gust toppled the truck around 3:40 p.m., according to Montana Highway Patrol Ken Klapan. The wind caught the truck's empty trailer and tipped it to the side. As the trailer crashed to the ground... more »

• Helena roads paved with glass?

  January 31, 2011 10:02 PM

  HELENA- Helena drivers may have noticed a little glisten on city streets now in recent weeks. Believe it or not, you are driving on pulverized glass. The City of Helena street maintenance department has decided to go green when it comes to sanding their roads, and that includes... more »

• Montana man creates 'Ice Monster' icicle

  January 14, 2011 11:21 PM

  MISSOULA - In Montana, when it gets cold and snowy and icy, many people just build a snowman, but Tony Disco of Milltown opted for something different: a 27-foot tall icicle. Well, an upside-down icicle. The monster ice creation is about 8 feet thick at the base. So... more »

• Propane leak prompts evacuation at Frenchtown schools

  January 11, 2011 5:02 PM

  FRENCHTOWN - Hundreds of students in Frenchtown spent some time out in the cold Tuesday afternoon while officials investigated a propane gas leak. Superintendent Randy Cline said they evacuated the junior high and high school as a precaution around 12 p.m. Crews working on the building discovered a... more »

• Snow coats Montana roads

  December 20, 2010 10:01 AM

  MISSOULA - The Christmas holiday is inching closer and Western Montanans are waking up to a winter wonderland. Monday morning's large accumulation of snow on the roadways, combined with some ice and limited visibility has the Missoula County Sheriff's Department and the Missoula Police Department urging drivers to use... more »

• Will it be a White Christmas?

  December 6, 2010 2:32 PM

  Will we have a White Christmas? The National Weather Service Office in Billings put together the statistics. We'll define a "white Christmas" as one with at lest an inch of snow on the ground. Since records have been kept at Billings Logan field starting in 1934, that has happened 35... more »

• Montana teen hospitalized after freezing to the ground

  December 6, 2010 9:55 AM

  POLSON, MT - A teenage boy is in a Polson hospital after rolling down an embankment and then freezing to the ground. Lake County Sheriff's Department deputies found him around 5 o'clock on Sunday morning after a deputy saw his car stuck on the edge of Skyline drive just... more »

• Breaking News to go

  December 2, 2010 4:29 PM

  BILLINGS - At its very core, the purpose of news goes far beyond merely keeping you informed on daily events. Although rare, situations arise which you need to know about as soon as they happen. Perhaps no greater example of this rings true in Billings like the reminder... more »

• Trailer fire on the city's west end considered accidental

  November 29, 2010 11:04 PM

  Update: BILLINGS - The Billings Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 39 Bridlewood Drive on the city's west end at 4:49 p.m. The fire was contained to the front of the trailer but Deputy Fire Marshal Trevor Schiling said, in a press release, the blaze caused major... more »

• Winter driving tips: How to pack before that big trip this week

  November 22, 2010 10:40 PM

  BOZEMAN - While many of us are getting ready to hit the road this week, we may not be thinking about what happens if we get stuck in this latest blast of old man winter. But thinking about that now could save you from hours of grief or even worse.... more »

• High pressure takes over Montana

  October 14, 2010 9:15 AM

  High pressure will bring warm and dry weather across Montana Thursday and Friday. Highs will be well above average with most readings in the 70s and we may break 80 in a few locations Thursday. Generally clear to mostly clear conditions stay in place through Friday, but clouds ahead of... more »

• Another night time storm

  September 15, 2010 9:20 AM

  Showers and thunderstorms moved across the Southern half of Montana Tuesday evening and overnight. Some of the storms produced up to penny-sized hail up to pea-sized hail near Briarwood. Billings had a peak wind gust of 44 mph, and officially recorded 0.17 inches of rain. The National Weather Service Office... more »

• High temperatures peak today

  September 13, 2010 7:44 AM

  The weekend weather continues today with plentiful sunshine and warmer than average afternoon temperatures. Mountain ranges have some potential for rain and thunderstorms by Monday afternoon. A weak cold front edges through the area late today through Tuesday, but it doesn't hold a lot precipitation potential. The chance of rain... more »

• Fire and ice weekend

  September 2, 2010 8:08 PM

  It is hard to believe that Saturday will be hot as Blazes and Sunday we could find snow in the Beartooth Mountains. Here in Billings, we may not see snow on Monday but we do have a good chance of rain. The Billings National Weather Service has issued a statement... more »

• Showers starting to fire up

  August 31, 2010 4:01 PM

  That huge upper level trough we've had the past few days is starting to shallow out and turn into a zonal flow. That means the dominant flow of air is no longer dropping straight out of Canada and has returned to a westerly to easterly flow of air. Caught up... more »

• Weekend cookout

  August 20, 2010 4:15 PM

  Today is very warm but this weekend will be a virtual cookout. We have a dry zonal flow of air across the treasure state today. In English, that means dry air is being pumped into Montana from the west and southwest today. Sunny skies will rule all day for Billings... more »

• Sum...Sum...Summertime Weather

  August 16, 2010 7:39 AM

  It seems nearly every afternoon all summer long, there has been at least some threat from thunderstorms. And too often, the threat of severe weather was in the mix. We'll get a little break from that this week with plenty of sun, temperatures close to average for this time of... more »

• Wet Friday

  August 13, 2010 7:33 AM

  BILLINGS- Summer shiver is set to strike today as we look to be stuck in the 60s in Billings. Rain chances are healthy throughout the day as a strong shortwave is bringing plenty of moisture into the region. Isolated thunderstorms are possible with this system, but it looks like rain... more »

• Warm Wednesday

  August 11, 2010 7:34 AM

  BILLINGS- Much cooler weather is still expected by Friday, but not before one more warm day today. Expect mostly sunny skies in Billings with high temps near 90 degrees, before some active and unsettled weather blows thru this afternoon. Upper level low pressure continues to slowly spin thru the... more »

• Sunshine Store

  August 10, 2010 7:34 AM

  BILLINGS- Yesterday we saw plenty of soaking rain across the region and today we will simply soak up plenty of sunshine. The showers and storms are taking a break in Billings as we expect calm and comfortable conditions for most of the day. Showers and storms continue to rumble... more »

• Stormy Monday

  August 9, 2010 7:34 AM

  BILLINGS- Severe thunderstorms could be brewing in Billings as early as this afternoon. Damaging winds and large hail are the primary concerns as an area of low pressure invades the area later today. The threat will continue thru the evening hours, before calmer conditions show up tomorrow. Expect warm... more »

• More thunderstorms possible after hot afternoons

  August 8, 2010 6:22 PM

  More thunderstorm activity will be scattered across the area through Sunday evening. Some of these storms will have gusty winds and brief heavy rain, although they don't have the strength of Saturday's storms. As a stronger disturbance moves in Monday, thunderstorm coverage and intensity will increase. Some Severe Storms are... more »

• NEW PHOTOS: Tornado in NE corner of Montana kills 2, winds estimated at 150 mph Play Video

  July 27, 2010 12:23 PM

  RESERVE, MT - A tornado ripped a family's farmhouse from its foundation in Montana's remote northeastern corner, killing two people and leaving neighbors and authorities to dig through the rubble to rescue a 71-year-old woman who was found next to her grandson's body. Her nephew was found dead 200 feet... more »

• Tornado touches down in NE corner of Montana, kills 2 Play Video

  July 27, 2010 6:24 AM

  UPDATE: HELENA - A rare tornado tore through a farmhouse and killed two people inside, leaving nothing but the house's foundation and a few twisted vehicles as it swept through Montana's remote and sparsely populated northeastern corner. A teenage boy and a man in his 40s were killed on the... more »

• Morning accident involves three school buses and five other vehicles

  February 16, 2010 10:36 PM

  GREAT FALLS - The Great Falls Police Department and Fire Rescue teams were busy handling accident calls on Tuesday morning due to dense fog and icy streets. The most serious incident occurred near the intersection of Smelter Avenue and Old Havre Highway, and emergency response teams were on the... more »

• Q2 Weather: Cold & Dry

  January 25, 2010 7:42 AM

  BILLINGS- With our weekend's Winter Storm finally off to the East, it looks like cold and dry is here for a couple days. Blizzard conditions will persist for Eastern Montana thru the morning hours as strong winds continue to create blowing snow and poor visibility for travelers. Sunny skies... more »

• Change Coming

  December 18, 2009 4:44 PM

  The weather pattern will be quiet the rest of today and into Mid day Saturday. That's when a Pacific cold front will move across the region. The nice thing about this kind front, is that it is usually not as cold as the ones from Canada, however they can contain... more »

• Terrific turkey travel

  November 24, 2009 1:18 PM

  The turkey might have a tough time traveling past the oven this Thanksgiving, but it looks like clear sailing for wherever across the region you might be heading to celebrate the holiday. Ridge of high pressure is expected to remain our dominant weather feature for the next few days, which... more »

• Hooray for holiday travel

  November 23, 2009 12:57 PM

  Whether you are headed to grandma's house this Thanksgiving or just going up the block, the busiest travel day of the year looks to be problem-free in our area. Ridge of high pressure is building in and promises to provide dry skies and warm temps thru the Thursday holiday and... more »