Environmental

The Flathead Avalanche Center has issued an Avalanche Warning the Flathead Range and the Lake McDonald and Marias Pass areas of Glacier National Park until Friday morning.

At least, that's what history says. I think we can all agree it's been nice having longer days, so warmer temps might be a welcome respite too.

MSU Extension's horticulture programs are an amazing resource for local gardeners with a bounty of information, guides, classes, groups and more.

We asked the very simple question "What few things are actually making you HAPPY these days?" Some answers were serious, some were simple and some were just funny.

Man, these gusty winds are just not letting up through the Livingston area and the I-90 corridor towards Billings. Gusts up to 65 MPH are expected through this Friday.

Gusty winds are going to continue through Gallatin County with snow joining the fun. Not much accumulation is expected in town, but the mountains could see up to 6" of fresh snow.

At least a dozen counties have some sort of Wind Advisory or Winter Weather Advisory in effect for this weekend with wind gusts up to 60 MPH in some locations.

Another round of very gusty wind are in store for Livingston and areas east, down the I-90 corridor. Travel may be difficult at times and extra caution should be used when driving a high profile vehicle or when towing anything.

It's time to renew FWP licenses for the state of Montana. Good thing, it couldn't be easier to get it done and be on your way. March 1st is the "opening day" of the new license year.

A small earthquake of 2.6 magnitude shook a rural area southwest of Ennis, Montana on Wednesday.

The northern portion of Montana hasn't warmed up nearly as quickly as southwest Montana. Wednesday night and Thursday morning will bring very gusty winds, causing dangerous wind chills to several counties.

An ice jam caused a portion of Cameron Bridge Road west of Belgrade to be closed between Linney Road and Highline Road. NOW REOPENED.