Weather

Waffle House's storm center is gaining recognition among government officials.

Winter is on it's way and that means Montana will be dealing with snow, ice, and all that winter brings. Where does Montana rank compared to other states?

Bozeman, Belgrade, and Big Sky are just a few of the areas being inundated with wildfire smoke again on Tuesday morning. Many parts of Montana are feeling the weight of bad air quality because of the smoke.

Get to know these winter terms so you are prepared for winter here in Montana.

Friday and Saturday will be extremely windy across the entire state of Montana. If you plan on traveling with a large truck or towing unit, keep a keen eye on these conditions AND know that any small fires that start will be far more difficult to control.

Travel may be impacted, as High Wind Warnings have been issued for several counties in northwest and north central Montana through Wednesday afternoon.

Oh, you thought that water falling from the sky was free?

Every state has chores to do before winter, but in Montana - some of those tasks are so important that they could save your life. Preparing yourself, your home, your pets, and your vehicle can add up to a long list.

With heavy rain storms expected at times in Montana through Wednesday, some Flash Flood Watches have been issued for the Bozeman and Helena areas.

September weather in Montana is anything but boring. Snow is on the way for several mountain ranges and high elevations by noon Friday. 6 or more inches of snow may accumulate in places such as southern Gallatin and Madison county mountains.

It's true. Right now, large parts of Montana are suffering from dangerously high Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers - much worse than Uganda, Indonesia, or India. Wildfire smoke has darkened the Big Sky Country with a thick haze.

Hot temperatures and continued wildfire activity in Idaho and western Montana have created unhealthy air quality for a large portion of Montana.