Weather Patterns to Remain Warm and Wet For Missoula Area
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.
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Snowpack is Plentiful in Western Montana Mountains
The water supply folks are encouraged, but cautious.
February Snowfall Improves Snowpack and Streamflow Forecast for Spring
February snowfall has improved the possibility that streams and rivers in western Montana will have more normal flows as spring approaches.
Bitterroot Mountain Snowpack Returns to Normal Depths
An unusually wet February helped.
No Flooding – ‘Just a Good Soaking Rain’ In Western Montana – More Rain To Come
It's so unusual these days for Missoula to receive a heavy rain, that KGVO contacted the National Weather Service Office in Missoula to see if Tuesday's rainfall may have caused any problems in the Missoula area.
Weather Bureau – May Moisture Helps Snowpack – Summer Could Be Hot And Relatively Dry
Senior Meteorologist Bob Nester with the National Weather Service Office in Missoula, has put together a look back at moisture levels for May, as well as a peek ahead into the probable forecast for summer and Montana's Wildfire Season.
Cold, Wet Weather System Just What Western Montana Needs, According to NWS Meterologist
Rain, rain go away…or maybe it should stay.
Warmer, Drier Winter Weather Season Expected for Western Montana
Last week the National Weather Service had a seminar about the upcoming winter weather season that is slowly but surely headed towards the states. Meterologist Luke Robinson said a strong El Nino is expected this year.
Rain Continues, Precipitation Numbers Still Below Normal
It's hard to believe after days of rain, but National Weather Service Hydrologist Ray Nickless said the amount of water hitting Montana over the past month is below normal.
Early Warm Temperatures Reflect Little Snowpack Left in Montana – Rain Considered Last Hope for a Not-So-Dry Summer
Recent warm temperatures has put Montana snowpack at some of its lowest levels ever this April.
Rain, Rain, Go Away? New, Wet Weather System Headed to Western Montana This Weekend
A new weather system is expected to push through western Montana this weekend bringing lots and lots of rain with it.
Snowpack Level Above Normal – Bitterroot River Basin and Mission Mountains Top the Charts in Water Level
Western Montana skiers should be happy, according to the snow-sports enthusiast website “Snow Brains” three of the top ten ski resorts for snow pack are Lost Trail, Blacktail Mountain, and Snowbowl.