The Last Best Place could have the last best snow.
New climate research from the Scripps Oceanography Institute may explain why Montana might keep its winter white while the North Cascades in Washington melt out sooner than usual. The âshrinking winterâ phenomenon seen along the coastal United States and southern Rocky Mountains could also lead to longer wildfire seasons in places like California and Arizona. Global warming isn t affecting everywhere the same,â said Amato Evan, lead author of the study, which was published March 1 in the journal Nature Climate Change. âAs you get closer to the ocean or further south in the U.S., the snowpack is more vulnerable, or more at-risk, due to increasing temperature, whereas in the interior of the continent, the snowpack seems much more impervious, or resilient to rising temperatures.
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Fourth-grader Henry Black from New Plymouth is touring every ski resort in Idaho for a class project. | Courtesy photo
NEW PLYMOUTH – Every Idaho elementary school student knows fourth grade is a seminal year.
Not only is it the grade 9 and 10-year-olds reach upper-class status, but it is also when they learn about Idaho history and complete a months-long research project. For most students, that project entails Google and poster boards.
But Henry Black, a fourth-grader from New Plymouth, decided on a different route. Instead of learning about Idaho from a book, he opted to experience it on the slopes.
Despite blue skies, avalanche danger remains HIGH in West-Central and Southwest Montana kpax.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kpax.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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November 13, 2020 7:54 AM Erin Robinson
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Find the latest conditions below:
Snoqualmie Pass:
Both directions of I-90 are open, but be careful driving. Snow, slush and ice is covering the roadway as of Saturday morning. Traction tires are currently advised and oversized vehicles are prohibited.
PC: WSDOT
You can find updates HERE.
11/13 5AM: It is still snowing heavily in the Cascades this morning. Here is the forecast through this afternoon. Careful if planning travel over the passes today and tomorrow. #wawxpic.twitter.com/9eJYj1TXeP
Stevens Pass:
Chains are required going both directions for all cars except those with all-wheel drive and oversize vehicles are prohibited as of Saturday morning. The roads are covered with compact snow and ice. That snow is expected to fall throughout Saturday, but will turn into rain showers Sunday.
Snow and wind to produce wintry travel conditions Thursday night through Friday night
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BOZEMAN â The combination of a strong Polar Jet Stream and a Pacific cold front is creating another round of wind and snow across Montana Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
A steady stream of moisture will produce areas of moderate to heavy mountain snow in Idaho and western Montana. Mountain passes have the best chance for accumulations and most lower valleys should see light amounts of snow Thursday evening through Friday evening.
Be prepared for slow-go travel conditions especially at pass level for your Friday morning and evening commutes.