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10 Captivating Images of the May 20, 2013 Oklahoma Tornado

jacobmchugh — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:21:38 +0000

The May 20, 2013 tornado that struck parts of the Midwest, especially Oklahoma, left behind a trail of destruction. These images capture the pain and resilience of those affected by the powerful storm. (Photos courtesy of Getty Images) Shawnee , Okla. Storm Damage A victim of the storm surveys the damage. The storm [...]

5 Harrowing Oklahoma Tornado Videos

jacobmchugh — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:02 +0000

The images of the May 20 Oklahoma tornado are chilling: houses ripped apart, trees torn out of the ground, and trucks flipped on their sides. The nation mourns the loss of many school children in Moore, Okla. This tornado video footage captures the storm’s impact on the families, communities, and neighborhoods of Oklahoma. Tornado Destroys [...]

Thunderstorm Brings Hail, Strong Wings and Phillipsburg Wildfire [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:59:32 +0000

Monday night’s thunderstorms blew through Western Montana bringing hail to the Lolo and Florence area, strong winds to Kalispell and Evergreen and causing problems for firefighters battling a blaze near Phillipsburg. Dan Zumpf with the National Weather Service office in Missoula said early Tuesday morning that this type of storm usually doesn’t arrive until early [...]

Ravalli County – NO Open Burning Saturday April 27

Steve Fullerton — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:18:19 +0000

No open burning is being allowed Saturday, April 27. The weather in the Bitterroot Valley will be hot and windy Saturday - with gusts expected near 40 miles per hour.

Due to the hot temperatures in the 70s, combined with that wind, Ravalli County Sheriff Chris Hoffman and Ravalli County Fire Warden Brad Mohn are asking residents to not do any open burning Saturday, and to be cautious even on Sunday

Cold Snap Brings Record Overnight Low Temperatures to Western Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:32:51 +0000

Just how cold was it Tuesday night into Wednesday morning in Western Montana? It hasn’t been this cold since 1896. “We broke a lot of records around western Montana overnight,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Nestor on Wednesday afternoon, April 17. “Missoula got down to 16, which breaks a previous record set back in [...]

Large Area of Montana in Extreme to Severe Drought, Little Indication for Fire Season Severity

Jon King — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:33:32 +0000

Recent maps released by the U.S. Drought Monitor show much of southern Montana in either severe or extreme drought.

Mild Winter? Missoula Has Not Had a Below-Zero Day for Two Years [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:07:34 +0000

Now that spring is officially less than a week away, the National Weather Service has revealed some interesting statistics about the winter of 2012. Meteorologist Bob Nestor said Friday the average daily temperature this winter was 30.6 degrees, making it the seventh warmest winter in the last 30 years, and the 12th warmest since 1948. [...]

Sun Dogs Have A Cold Bite

Alan K — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:00:13 +0000

Anyone who spent a couple of winters in the Midwest knows what this is, it’s called a sundog. It’s most common when it’s very cold, well below zero. Sundogs appear on one or both sides of the sun. Sundogs are made during very cold weather, by ice crystals called diamond dust drifting in the air [...]

Heavy Snow Headed For The Bitterroot Area [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:18:43 +0000

A moist weather system will arrive Monday afternoon and drop over a foot of snow on the west slopes of the Bitterroot mountains. Forecaster Ryan Leach with the National Weather Service office in Missoula says Lolo and Lost Trail passes will receive significant snowfall Monday might through Tuesday. Leach says the Missoula area will receive [...]

Update – Missing Snowmobilers Found Safe [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:10:04 +0000

Update 12:00 p.m. Monday..

Deputy Bob Parcell says the two missing snowmobilers from Helena were found safely just before noon on Monday not far from Seeley Lake by a helicopter from Kalispell. Parcell says the two men built a fire and stayed put with their snowmobiles overnight, then tried to hike out in the morning. The helicopter picked up the two men who were tired and cold, but uninjured.

Deputy Bob Parcell

Missoula County Search and Rescue was called out at about 10:30 Sunday night to look for two missing snowmobilers in the Seeley Lake area.

Nasty Weather Headed to Southwest Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:06:07 +0000

A winter weather advisory is in effect for all of Western and West Central Montana through Friday at 9 a.m. National Weather Service forecaster Bob Nestor says the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys could see anywhere from 1 to 4 inches of snow through Friday. The main reason for the advisory is that Thursday’s rain has [...]

Missoula Cracking Down on Snow Covered Sidewalks

Nikki — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:35:55 +0000

I am one of snow’s biggest fans, but I absolutely HATE shoveling it! Especially because I believe that snow should stay un-touched, since it’s just so darn beautiful! Sure, I understand having to clear the driveway, but even for that task, I start up the four-wheeler and slap on the plow. It

Winter Weather Advisory Until 11 Monday Night [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:51:50 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 11 p.m. Monday. mostly because of blowing snow on Western Montana highways. Forecaster Leanne Allegretto says the mountain passes surrounding Missoula will be the hardest hit with heavy snow and gusty winds causing difficult or even dangerous driving conditions. Allegratto says the Missoula and [...]

Rain, Rain and More Rain Over the Weekend [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:05:47 +0000

A very warm, moist system that started in Hawaii has been making its presence felt in Western Montana this weekend with more than a half-inch of rain. Meteorologist Trent Smith with the National Weather Service Office in Missoula says the rain will slacken Sunday night, but another warm wet system will make its way into [...]

Winter Storm Warning Thursday Through Friday [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:31:17 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Thursday afternoon through Friday. Forecaster Jeff Kitzmiller says the combination of rain, snow and wind will combine for dangerous driving conditions from Thursday night through the morning commute on Friday. He says strong winds in the canyons of western Montana will create blowing and [...]

Winter Storm Warning

Alan K — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:40:58 +0000

Winter weather can change quickly. We'll keep you up to date on this winter storm warning.

Winter Weather on the Way Thursday Night [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:33:22 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued warnings that a winter storm is headed towards Western Montana late this week. Forecaster Trent Smith says the change will begin Wednesday night, with significant rainfall, which will turn to snow by late Thursday into Friday morning. Smith says the Missoula and Bitterroot areas could see snow accumulations in [...]

See How New Yorkers Are Commuting Post-Hurricane Sandy

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:49:34 +0000

Hey, thanks Sandy! As if people didn't hate taking the bus enough, now we get to wait in a line to wait in line to ride one. That's right -- the lines have lines. It's taking people multiple hours to get to and from work. Good thing it's not miserable outside. Just kidding, it totally is! Here are some pics of what people are doing just to get to work.

The Most Amazing and Shocking Photos From the Disaster of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast

Jordan Dawson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:21:52 +0000

There are a lot of images of the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast circulating the Internet right now. It's a lot to look through. However, we've done the work for you and compiled the images that are the most awe-striking, interesting and breathtaking and put them in one place. Some of these images are being used by other news sources around the country, while others are more exclusive as they come from our friends who live right in the thick of where Hurricane Sandy hit. Take a look...

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]