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2025-2026 Winter Marks Fifth Consecutive Season Without Avalanche Fatalities

Despite experiencing the highest volume of near-misses and accidents in the past eight winters, the 2025-2026 winter marks the fifth consecutive year with no avalanche fatalities in the Flathead Avalanche Center’s (FAC) forecast region and represents the longest continuous streak since 1992, according to the annual report. Established during...

Kalispell, MT · 07-19
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Feds plan wind-storm timber salvage sales

Thousands of acres of federal and state forestlands in the inland Pacific Northwest are being contracted out for salvage sales following several blowdown events this winter. A combination of wet, warm winter weather and severe windstorms downed trees across the region, first in December 2025 and then again in March 2025. “It was a warm winter. We had received a lot of rain so instead of frozen ground, we had wet ground. The ground was soft. Trees were easily uprooted,” said Seth Cole, the forest timber management officer for Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana and northern Idaho. A few downed trees are nothing to worry about, but Cole said mass amounts of downed timber — whether the result of windstorms, wildfire or insect outbreaks — can raise the risk of further ecological disturbances. Dry logs are prime fuel for wildfires and, depending on their position, can also act as ladder fuels, carrying flames from the ground into the forest canopy. Dead wood is also a favored food for many forest pests. More food means more bugs, which can then move into previously undamaged areas of the forest. “Salvage is one of those elements we use to address these situations,”

Montana · 07-14

Char-Koosta News

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Fire Danger is elevated to HIGH on the Flathead Indian Reservation

RONAN — The Division of Fire officials want to update the public on the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes fire danger. The Flathead Indian Reservations fire danger has been elevated to High. Although no restrictions are in place at this time, the near forecast calls for above normal temperatures....

The Flathead, MT · 07-09

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Flooding concerns grow in western Montana

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, places including Vaughn, Kalispell and Beaverhead County are seeing extremely above-normal discharge, gage height and depth to water level. Across the rest of Montana, water conditions are looking normal after the rainy weather.

Beaverhead County, MT · 07-02
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Flooding concerns grow in western Montana

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, places including Vaughn, Kalispell and Beaverhead County are seeing extremely above-normal discharge, gage height and depth to water level. Across the rest of Montana, water conditions are looking normal after the rainy weather.

Beaverhead County, MT · 07-02

Big Sky Sports

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Beartooth Highway And Glacier Both Shut Down As Montana Roads Take A Hit

Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed after heavy rainfall caused damage across the park. Repairs won't begin until July 1st, and no reopening date has been set yet.

Montana · 07-01

Fairfield Sun Times

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Flooding concerns grow in western Montana as rivers affect fishing

HELENA, Mont. — Rising water and heavy rain affected some rivers across Montana while anglers and charter operators watched conditions closely. In Bigfork, a fishing charter reported the storm had already cut into business as the Flathead River changed quickly. "The main seam of the Flathead river is totally...

Montana · 07-01

KRTV News

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Partly to mostly sunny and warm with isolated showers/storms on Thursday

Montana · 07-02

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Showers, storms persist through the week; gradual warming trend ahead

Widespread heavy rain has ended across western Montana, but scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue this afternoon as moisture continues to wrap around the departing storm system. Small streams and creeks are still running high in and around Glacier National Park, where Flood Warnings remain in effect. High...

Montana · 06-30

KPAX

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Heavy rainfall floods Mission Valley creeks, leaves Ronan resident cut off from home

Ronan, MT · 06-30

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Flooding concerns grow in western Montana as rivers affect fishing

HELENA, Mont. — Rising water and heavy rain affected some rivers across Montana while anglers and charter operators watched conditions closely. In Bigfork, a fishing charter reported the storm had already cut into business as the Flathead River changed quickly. "The main seam of the Flathead river is totally...

Montana · 07-01

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Winter Storm Warning Issued With 3 Feet of 'Heavy' Snow, 50 mph Winds Coming This Week

Winter storm brings heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions to regions bordering Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. UPDATE: The storm is finally starting to wind down, but temperatures remain well below the normal after up to 15 to 20 degrees below normal for late June. After receiving heavy rainfall for several days, the Great Falls Office of the National Weather Service offered a warning regarding Glacier National Park.

Montana · 06-28

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Rain tapers off with warmer, drier days ahead

Widespread heavy rain has ended across western Montana, but flooding concerns remain in a few areas. Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible today as moisture continues to wrap around the departing storm system. Small streams and creeks are still running high in the Mission Valley and Glacier National Park, where Flood Warnings remain in effect.

Montana · 06-30

KRTV News

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Partly to mostly sunny with some PM showers/storms on Wednesday

Helena, MT · 07-01

Char-Koosta News

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Flash Flood Watch – June 28 through June 29, 2026.

The National Weather Service Office in Missoula has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Flathead and Lake Counties between 3:00 PM Sunday to 3:00 AM Monday. If your home or property are located within a floodplain for a nearby water source, please consider taking measures to address possible flooding impacts before the heavier rainfall arrives this afternoon.

Lake County, MT · 06-29

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Flood Warning for Southcentral Lake County – now until 10:45 AM June 30, 2026

Flood Warning for Southcentral Lake County – now until 10:45 AM June 30, 2026. The National Weather Service Office in Missoula has issued an areal Flood Warning for Southcentral Lake County between 10:50 AM June 29, 2026 through 10:45 AM June 30, 2026. You can read the full warning language here.

Lake County, MT · 06-29

NBCMontana

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Cold front brings rain, storms and mountain snow this weekend

Showers and thunderstorms are already moving through northwest Montana this morning. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the afternoon. Most storms are expected to stay below severe limits, but a few could produce gusty winds, small hail and lightning. Parts of central and southwest Montana are under a Level 1 marginal risk, where an isolated severe storm is possible.

Montana · 06-25

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Warm days continue, but cooler and wetter weather is on the way

High pressure will remain in control today, but weak weather disturbances will begin moving through the region, bringing increasing clouds. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible south of I-90. Any storms that develop are expected to be weak, but lightning and gusty winds could still create concerns. By Thursday,...

Montana · 06-24

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Temperatures return to average tomorrow ahead of weekend cold front

Today, the region saw highs returning to seasonably normal temperatures in the 70s. Sunny skies and low windspeeds allowed for this Tuesday to feel extra warm. No active watches, warnings, or advisories are in place for this evening. Overnight tonight, we expect a chance for passing rain in Missoula between...

Missoula, MT · 06-23