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Montana is forecast to have normal wildfire risk this summer amid above-average temperatures and about normal precipitation, with little change to current drought conditions.

They hope the trip, estimated to last 40–60 days, will raise awareness of various river impairments along the way, such as toxic contamination and derelict dams.

The work is targeted at improving wildlife migration corridors and habitat in northern, southeastern and southwest Montana, along with Wyoming.

The wintry mix of rain and snow in recent days will give way to summer-like temperatures this weekend, prompting local officials to begin watching the river gauge.

The wintry mix of rain and snow in recent days will give way to summer-like temperatures this weekend, prompting local officials to begin watching the river gauge.

The wintry mix of rain and snow in recent days will give way to summer-like temperatures this weekend, prompting local officials to begin watching the river gauge.

The wintry mix of rain and snow in recent days will give way to summer-like temperatures this weekend, prompting local officials to begin watching the river gauge.

The wintry mix of rain and snow in recent days will give way to summer-like temperatures this weekend, prompting local officials to begin watching the river gauge.

The percent of average water content in river basins east of the divide in SW Montana is now up between 110% to almost 130% of average.

The percent of average water content in river basins east of the divide in SW Montana is now up between 110% to almost 130% of average.