Dangerous avalanche conditions exist in Montana's western mountain ranges: The southern Swan, southern Missions, Rattlesnake and the central and southern Bitterroot Mountains
There's just not a lot of air movement which is making for polluted air close to the ground. Through Friday at noon, those who have respiratory issues should use caution while outside.
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