West Yellowstone

Good ending to this story but a reminder to ALWAYS have more than a phone and some water with you. Cell phones don't always work in the boonies. Thanks to Gallatin County Search & Rescue.

Us locals know just about every twist, turn and curve in this drive from West Yellowstone north to Bozeman. It's a gorgeous drive in the less 'winter-y' months but if you're thinking about a visit to these parts, check out what the drive looks like in December!

Heavy snow has continued to fall in parts of southwest Montana, in addition to a tragic death this past weekend, prompting yet another very important Avalanche Warning to be issues this morning.

Snow accumulation this week and windy conditions have prompted an Avalanche Warning for several locations in our area.

Higher mountain passes in southwest Montana will become snow covered and experience more wind today into this evening making for poor driving conditions.

A combination of rain, heavy snow and strong winds have created some dangerous back country conditions around southwest Montana, prompting an Avalanche Warning to be issued.

Most of southwest Montana is under a Winter Weather Advisory through Friday afternoon, including the Bozeman and West Yellowstone areas.

The 5th annual Beer Fest In West is happening on Saturday, October 17 in West Yellowstone. Enjoy unlimited samples from some of the best regional and national brewers, Oktoberfest foods, and great music. This fun event also aims to help the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Any and all donations are welcome, and will be accepted on-site.

Two hikers became lost from their group on Sunday afternoon but the story ends well north of West Yellowstone.

Soul Asylum and the Meat Puppets will take the stage at the intimate Wild West Saloon in West Yellowstone on Sunday, August 2. There were only 340 tickets available for this 21+ show so act quickly.

A snowmobiler was rescued after his sled went off trail and struck a tree near West Yellowstone today.

The avalanche warning is currently rated HIGH in the Bozeman area along with other ranges in SW Montana. Details here from the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center: