High-elevation snowpack in the Swan Range has remained near or above historical averages for most of May thanks to a series of cold storms that dumped snow and rain across the region.
Two days of healthy rainfall and cool temperatures across Western Montana brought an abrupt end to fire restrictions, while some public closures and evacuation notices were lifted.
Two days of healthy rainfall and cool temperatures across Northwest Montana brought an abrupt end to fire restrictions and evacuation notices in the region.
Northwest Montana’s mountain snowpack is nearly melted out already, setting up a dire forecast of below normal water supply for rivers across the region.