The National Weather Service has updated their forecast for the weekend and into the following week with more detailed information about the impacts it may bring to the area.
After the winter of 2018-2019, when the snow just fell and fell and fell some more, especially in February, western Montana residents are understandably curious about the long range forecast for the upcoming winter.
Sunday brought its own series of thunderstorms driven by strong winds into western Montana. Meteorologist Brian Conlan with the National Weather Service has details.
According to the Missoula National Weather Service Office, there is the potential for severe thunderstorms in western Montana on Saturday afternoon into the evening hours.
Once again the familiar aroma of wood smoke is coming through open windows in western Montana. Meteorologist Ryan Leach with the National Weather Service in Missoula explains where the smoke is originating.