ski report 2020

Montana is being full-on Montana this week with up to 14 inches of snow possible by Friday afternoon in the higher elevations from Helena up to Glacier National Park. Lower valleys could see up to 5 inches of snow.

By Thursday evening, another 5" of snow could fall in the foothills around the Red Lodge area. It's been a very busy weather week for the higher elevations of southern Montana.

Snow is supposed to taper off by Tuesday afternoon but not before Mother Nature drops up to 5" of fresh snow in the Red Lodge area and the Beartooth Foothills.

A good chunk of the entire state of Montana is under a Red Flag Warning with 'critical fire weather conditions'.

A large area of southwest Montana will get dangerous winds gusts Sunday and Monday. Hazardous travel conditions and power outages from downed branches and trees are possible.

Starting Sunday, March 28th several areas of southwest Montana are under a Fire Weather Watch. Dangerous conditions are upon us early this year.

Hazardous, icy conditions made for a treacherous commute on the Bozeman Pass Tuesday morning. Snow showers are expected on and off until 6pm Tuesday evening.

So this weekend front is no joke. Certain high elevations in SW Montana could get up to 15 inches of fresh snow by Sunday morning.

I'll say it: I'm so ready to get the Hell out of here. Bozeman is great but like many of us, staying near home has defined the last year. We found our favorite, nearby destinations are offering some decent deal to lure you on a Montana staycation.

How about a brand new pair of Elan skis, free lift tickets and a two night stay at Big Sky Resort? The MOOSE and Twisted Tea want to 'Twist Up Your Ski Trip' this month!

Fire Weather Watches in the first week of March are not a great thing to see. Many counties in South Dakota along with a few in Wyoming are facing just that, this weekend.

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.