Western Montana had lots of snow in the high country last winter with the La Nina pattern that dominated the northwest, but the opposite is expected for this winter.
So far, the winter of 2017-2018 has been significantly warmer than the winter of 2016-2017, according to the National Weather Service Office in Missoula.
A big change in the weather is coming this week. Several major arctic fronts will be moving into northwestern Montana starting Wednesday, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Jen Kitzmiller.
The next two days promise to be some of the coldest we've had for many years, with wind chills getting down to 15 to 20 below zero, so, there's only one thing to do..
With the major early winter storm that knocked out power in the Glacier Park area over the weekend, Missoula and the rest of western Montana will also feel the sting of winter.
One year has passed since the fatal urban avalanche in the Rattlesnake area in Missoula February 28, 2014.
Friday was a busy time in Missoula Justice Court, with three high profile cases appearing before Judge Marie Anderson.
Winter weather advisory from 2 pm today through 11 am tomorrow.
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Don't worry, Missoula, several hundred new snow shovels will be arriving at 7 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, at Montana Ace Hardware stores in Missoula.