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The rise of extreme weather and how it’s impacting power outages and fire watch needs

The rise of extreme weather and how it’s impacting power outages and fire watch needs

The rise of extreme weather and how it’s impacting power outages and fire watch needs Record-breaking heat is hitting the Southwest, with temperatures shattering historical benchmarks. As spring intensifies, atmospheric instability drives a volatile spring storm season across the central and southern United States. Extreme weather threatens more

'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict

'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict

Already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia is now facing the prospect of strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall

Kootenai National Forest map shows storm-blocked roads and trails

Kootenai National Forest map shows storm-blocked roads and trails

LIBBY, Mont. — The Kootenai National Forest announced a new viewer map showing inaccessible roads and trails across the forest and the progress of road and trail clearing. The update said cleanup efforts continued across the forest on road and trail access. It advised people to use caution while recreating because

Gallatin Gateway Fire Department Hosts Community B-B-Q, Shares Fire Safety Tips

Gallatin Gateway Fire Department Hosts Community B-B-Q, Shares Fire Safety Tips

BOZEMAN, Mont. — As spring has arrived in Montana, rising temperatures have those in Gallatin County looking ahead to fire season, as Gallatin Gateway firefighters shared safety advice during a community barbecue on Saturday, May 2nd. “We’re grilling burgers this afternoon and we’re just looking forward to meeting people

Volatile Weather Damages Our Mental Health

Volatile Weather Damages Our Mental Health

In 2024, I experienced my first Christmas Day without snow in both Bozeman and my hometown of Polson. A year later, I witnessed falling snow in June while digging up dinosaurs. These rapid changes in weather patterns are a sign of climate change — a sign that I dreaded seeing. As

Europe climate report signals rising extremes

Europe climate report signals rising extremes

Europe endured a historic heatwave across Nordic countries, shrinking glaciers and record sea temperatures in 2025 as the fast-warming continent faces more frequent climate extremes, a new report showed Wednesday. "The climate indicators ... are quite worrying," Mauro Facchini, a European Commission official, told journalists. The European State

Missoula travel outlook: Gas prices may not slow Montana tourism

MISSOULA, Mont. — As tourism season picks up across Montana, questions grow about whether shifting weather and higher gas prices could change travel plans. NonStop Local spoke with Genie Ladd, a certified travel consultant at Destination Montana, about how weather and fuel costs were affecting tourism in the state. Ladd said