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Cool, wet weather has returned to western and north central Montana, aiding firefighting efforts today. It's not the season-ending event we need, but the

Overall, Montana has so far experienced a well below-normal wildfire season, at least in terms of acreage burned. Over the past 20 years, wildfires burned an average of about 395,000 acres annually in Montana. As of Wednesday, the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reported that 114,324 acres had burned in Montana this season.

Overall, Montana has so far experienced a well below-normal wildfire season, at least in terms of acreage burned. Over the past 20 years, wildfires burned an average of about 395,000 acres annually in Montana. As of Wednesday, the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reported that 114,324 acres had burned in Montana this season.

Today's weather forecast includes a whispered mention of the slight chance of a dry thunderstorm later today...perhaps Mother Nature's gentle reminder that

Two days of healthy rainfall and cool temperatures across Western Montana brought an abrupt end to fire restrictions, while some public closures and evacuation notices were lifted.

The Hungry Horse Reservoir and East Side Road have reopened, as of 10am this morning. The West Side Roas is open as far as the Doris Point Boat Launch. The

The Hungry Horse Reservoir and East Side Road have reopened, as of 10am this morning. The West Side Roas is open as far as the Doris Point Boat Launch. The

Cool, wet weather continued Wednesday. A a half-inch to 2 of rainfall has been reported over the past 24 hours in the neighborhood of northwestern Montana

Two days of healthy rainfall and cool temperatures across Northwest Montana brought an abrupt end to fire restrictions and evacuation notices in the region.

The east side road of Hungry Horse Reservoir is scheduled to reopen to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023.