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Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

Thompson Pass opens with 35 mph zone after flood repairs

The Montana Department of Transportation said Thompson Pass was now open for the season and warned drivers about a lower speed limit through a repaired stretch. In a Facebook post, MDT said the speed limit dropped to 35 mph in the area where crews worked on road damage tied to

Bozeman locals give advice on how to survive the incoming Yellowstone tsunami

Bozeman locals give advice on how to survive the incoming Yellowstone tsunami

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Yellowstone National Park is gone and Bozeman will soon be next. The park’s trademark geysers erupted simultaneously last weekend, sending a massive flood

Special Weather Statement until WED 5:45 PM MDT

Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds to South Central Montana What’s Happening: Strong thunderstorms are moving northeast at 25 mph across south central Lake, central Missoula, and southeastern Sanders Counties. This weather event is expected to last until 5:45 PM MDT. Affected Areas: * Missoula * Ravalli * St. Ignatius * Arlee * Wye

Yellowstone County eligible for USDA assistance after last summer's intense hail storm

The federal government announced the designation of Yellowstone, Big Horn and Choteau counties as primary natural disaster areas after sudden hail, high winds and heavy rain struck the areas between June 13 and June 16. In Yellowstone County, the Shepherd and Huntley Project area were particularly struck hard by hail

Indiana Home Insurance Costs Jumped Over 17% Since 2023 | Insurify

By the end of 2025, the average annual home insurance premium in Indiana was $2,023, according to Insurify’s 2026 Insuring the American Homeowner Report. That’s about 31% lower than the U.S. average of $2,948, but still 17.5% more than the 2023 state average, data

Why is snow becoming increasingly rare?

Why is snow becoming increasingly rare?

By Stephen Beech Snow really is becoming increasingly rare, according to new research. A detailed study of weather trends in the Northern Hemisphere found that about one in four regions (24%) have seen declines in snow-covered areas, compared with 9% showing increases. The strongest overall declines occurred in Europe

Several Montana, Wyoming counties eligible for assistance after damaging storms

Several Montana, Wyoming counties eligible for assistance after damaging storms

HELENA, Mont. - Several Montana counties have been made eligible for assistance after damaging storms that brought hail, high winds and heavy rain. Big Horn, Chouteau and Yellowstone counties are the primary counties marked as primary natural disaster areas by the USDA. Emergency credit is also being extended to the following