Flood Advisory Issued for Second Time This Week
The National Weather Service has issued the second flood advisory this week for the Clark Fork River as it flows through Missoula.
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Clark Fork to Surpass Flood Stage – Orchard Homes Area on Alert
The National Weather Service is predicting that the Clark Fork River will exceed its flood stage on Monday.
Meteorologist says Winter Hangs on with Spring Weather Delayed
After the long winter just completed, western Montanans were hoping for a nice mild spring with sunshine and warming temperatures.
NWS Concerned about Possible Orchard Homes Clark Fork Flooding
Even though the National Weather Service is not predicting a repeat of last spring’s devastating flooding of the Clark Fork River, Chief Hydrologist Ray Nickless is still concerned about localized flooding in certain areas.
Weather Service – Hope for Gradual Warming to Melt Valley Snow
The Missoula Valley still has over nine inches of snow on the ground, according to the National Weather Service, and how and when it melts will dictate any flooding in early spring
Missoula Breaks 100-Year-Old Snow Record, More Snow is Expected
According to the National Weather Service, Missoula experienced a record amount of snowfall on February 25, 2019.
Up to Three Feet of Snow Expected on Mountain Passes by Tuesday
The National Weather Service is expecting between two and three feet of new snow to fall on the mountain passes between Friday night and next Tuesday and from four to six inches in the Missoula valley.
Heavy Mountain Snow Coming with Significant Valley Amounts
The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow for the mountains around western Montana in the next few days, along with a significant amount in the valleys.
Wind Chills Dropping to Nearly -50 on Continental Divide
Ski areas in western Montana are closed on Saturday due to cold temperatures and high winds creating life-threatening wind chill conditions.
NWS: 70 Below Zero Recorded Near Opheim
How cold did it get this week? According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, a spotter near Opheim recorded a wind chill approaching 70 below zero!