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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

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

Fergus County declares state of emergency, citing upcoming winter storm

Fergus County declares state of emergency, citing upcoming winter storm

FERGUS COUNTY, Mont. – Fergus County declared a state of emergency with hopes to proactively prepare for an upcoming winter storm. Fergus County Disaster Emergency Services (DES) posted about the declaration on Facebook and said it worked with the Fergus County Commissioners and the Fergus County Sheriff to reach the decision.

Gusty winds and mountain snow: What to expect weather-wise through Saturday in SW Montana

Gusty winds and mountain snow are still on track to affect most of southwestern Montana Thursday through Saturday evening, according to National Weather Service forecasts. Wind gusts were measured largely between 30 and 50 mph from Anaconda east to Butte and Whitehall and down to Dillon on Thursday. Some higher

Power outages reported throughout Montana during windstorm

Power outages reported throughout Montana during windstorm

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Several energy providers reported power outages throughout Montana on Thursday during the windstorm. Outages varied depending on the region, with Libby reporting the highest concentration of outages. Montana 511 reported downed power lines around Montana. Providers that reported include NorthWestern Energy, Missoula Electric Cooperative and Flathead Electric

Downed trees and power lines blocking roads across Montana

Downed trees and power lines blocking roads across Montana

The windstorm blowing through Montana and the Northwest has caused outages, downed trees and power lines. Gusts up to 50 and 75 mph are expected across most of the Treasure State. The Montana Department of Transportation is reporting downed trees blocking roads on its 511 map. Libby: * Montana Highway 37