Wildfire season forecast to be 'normal,' but unknowns linger
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.
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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.