snow

The first snow of the season reminds us to do several things, put on the snow tires, change the furnace filter, and, oh yes, shovel the sidewalk by 9 a.m. according to city statutes.

Old man winter is making an early visit to the mountains of western Montana.

Now that spring is officially less than a week away, the National Weather Service has revealed some interesting statistics about the winter of 2012.

It is hard this time of year not to get the winter blues, but here are five suggestions of activities to help you get through the dark, cold months.

The heavy snowfall in Missoula and the surrounding communities was by no means a normal event, but just how extraordinary was it? Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, Trent Smith tells us about Tuesday, the snowiest day of the storm.

The snow is going to keep falling and although there is now less likelihood of freezing rain on Friday, the thick accumulation of snow isn't going to make morning commutes that much easier. Warning Coordination Meteorologist at Weather Service Missoula, Marty Whitmore explains how much snow we can expect by the time the storm runs out.

If you haven’t broken out that snow shovel yet, just look outside because it's time.

Severe weather is on its way to Missoula and the surrounding area. General Forecaster for the National Weather Service, Jeff Kitsmiller explains what the local valleys can expect on Wednesday night and Thursday.

Snow on the way for the mountains..rain and snow for the valleys most of next week.

Every Missoulian knows the weather here can change in a Montana minute. That could mean dangerous driving conditions for holiday travelers, and with lots of cars on the road this time of year, there is even more risk of an accident.