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Search and Rescue saves women trapped in heavy snowstorm southeast of Lincoln

Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue got two women who were trapped in this week’s heavy snowstorm out of the mountains near Granite Peak on Saturday without injury, according to Sheriff Leo Dutton. County emergency officials received a 911 call from a family around 9:15 p.m.

'Stay off the roads': Winter weather closes Interstate 15, other highways north of Helena

'Stay off the roads': Winter weather closes Interstate 15, other highways north of Helena

The inundation of heavy snow Saturday caused road closures around Helena and Sheriff Leo Dutton urged people to stay off the roads. "We are advising people to stay off the roads if they don't need to be out," Dutton said. As of 3 p.m. Saturday,

Special Weather Statement until SAT 9:45 PM MDT

Intense Snow Showers Impacting Southeastern Missoula Region Tonight What’s Happening: Intense snow showers are affecting southeastern Missoula, northern Granite, and central Powell Counties through 9:45 PM MDT. The storm is moving east at 35 mph. Affected Areas: * Missoula * Drummond * Bonner-West Riverside * East Missoula * Nimrod * Finn * Jens * Potomac

Firefighters respond to rekindled blaze near Big Creek Road

Firefighters respond to rekindled blaze near Big Creek Road

PARADISE VALLEY, Mont. – On March 12, 2026, the Paradise Valley Fire Department sprang into action to tackle a fire near Big Creek Road, just north of Highway 89. A Facebook post from the department shared that high winds had reignited a slash pile, sparking a blaze that spread through nearby

Winter Storm Warning until SAT 12:00 PM MDT

Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Until Noon Saturday What’s Happening: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until noon MDT Saturday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are anticipated, with major winter weather impacts likely. Affected Areas: * Highway 12 from Garrison to Elliston * Homestake Pass * Butte * MacDonald Pass * Georgetown

Winter Storm Warning until SAT 12:00 PM MDT

Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Expected Through Saturday Noon What’s Happening: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until noon MDT Saturday. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected, impacting travel and daily activities. Affected Areas: * Highway 12 from Garrison to Elliston * Homestake Pass * Butte * MacDonald Pass * Georgetown Lake

Winter Storm Warning until SAT 12:00 PM MDT

Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Expected Through Saturday Noon What’s Happening: A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon MDT Saturday. Expect heavy snow and blowing snow with significant winter weather impacts. Affected Areas: * Homestake Pass * Georgetown Lake * Highway 12 from Garrison to Elliston * Butte * MacDonald Pass What