LOOK: Montana MDT Cameras Have The Most Wonderful Views

Highway cameras have always been thought of as useful tools. But in Montana, our MDT highway cameras have some of the best views of rural scenery in America. It's truly breathtaking what you can see.

MDT Cam - Inverness US-2

Many other states have lots of highway cameras, but they're purely utilitarian and quite frankly - offer zero natural beauty. Take for instance, a random view from a camera in northern California...yuck:

California Department of Transportation - Traffic Cam

Why are Montana's highway camera views so incredibly awesome? The answer is deeper than just 'Montana is really pretty'. States with much bigger cities are generally focused on traffic problems. Montana is usually focused on weather problems.

MDT Cam - Loma US-87

If weather conditions are the primary concern, the cameras not only need simple views of the actual road surface - but much wider views of the landscape and possible oncoming storms.

MDT Cam - Hungry Horse US-2

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MDT Camera Map - MDT

Montana's Road Weather Information System (RWIS) consists of 73 sites across the state. Road weather information systems provide real time information via standard communication tools (phone lines and computer network) statewide.
These sites are located in strategic locations to provide accurate real time weather information.

MDT Cam - Hays Site MT-66

SEE FULL LIST OF WYOMING HIGHWAY CAMERAS HERE

SEE FULL MAP OF IDAHO HIGHWAY CAMERAS HERE

SEE FULL LIST OF NORTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY CAMERAS HERE

MDT Cam - Bearmouth I-90

As an added bonus, peeking at some of the MDT cameras is a great way to check out parts of Montana you've never seen before. It's a small glance, but it's guaranteed to be a pretty one.

MDT Cam - Judith Gap US-191

MDT Cam - Geyser US-87

The Most Interesting Places In Montana You Need To Visit

Weird things to do in Montana - no problem if you want to see a few things that most tourists miss. We've got some ideas for fun things to do, many of which are free. Have you ever been to pig races? You can do that in Montana.

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These Montana Cities Get The Most Sun Each Year

CurrentResults' show that the following 6 Montana cities enjoy the most sunny days in the Treasure State. They label sunny days as days when clouds cover up to 30% of the sky and partly sunny days as days when the clouds are covering between 31% and 70% of the sky. They then add those two days up to give us our total days of sun in Montana

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