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Western Montana homeowners urged to inspect roofs as snow melts

Western Montana homeowners urged to inspect roofs as snow melts

Montana – As snow melts in Western Montana, homeowners are being advised to inspect their roofs for potential winter damage. Roofing experts warn that the melting snow can reveal issues that may have been hidden during the winter months. Chad Stenerson, Sales Manager at Western Montana Roofing, highlighted the impact of

Montana sees record precipitation over weekend

Snowfall over the weekend pushed the total snow depth at Lolo Pass from 55 inches up to 90 inches, according to the National Weather Service Missoula. The weekend’s snowfall also marked a record, said Joe Messina, meteorologist for the National Weather Service Missoula. “It was the wettest three days

Northern lights draw travelers to Canada, but the season moves fast

Known primarily as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, Churchill, Manitoba, steps into a broader spotlight as one of the most dependable northern lights destinations on the planet. The small community contributes nearly $100 million to the province’s economy. Yet with warming Arctic temperatures altering snowfall patterns and

'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,

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

Thousands in northwest Montana lose power as windstorm batters the state

A windstorm battered western Montana on Thursday morning, leaving more than 3,000 households and businesses without power in Flathead and Lincoln counties. As of Thursday afternoon, nearly 2,000 customers were without power in communities near Libby, according to the Flathead Electric Cooperative. Hundreds more were affected by outages

Forecasters: Gusty winds, heavy mountain snow still on track for central Montana

High wind gusts, heavy mountain snow along the Continental Divide, and a decent dose of lower-elevation snow remain on track to affect Lewis and Clark County and the surrounding area through Saturday evening, according to forecasters. While the wind was somewhat calm around sunrise in Helena, a gust of