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Drought Conditions Wreaking Havoc on 48 States — Which Ones Are Okay?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:00:04 +0000

We already know this past winter was a warm one for much of the US, but now we’re learning much of the country is also abnormally parched. According to the US Drought Monitor, a weekly federal tracking of drought, the mild, dry winter has put nearly 61 percent of the lower 48 states in “abnormally [...]

Roadwatch Montana – Artic Cold Front Moving In

The Web Guy — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:56:11 +0000

Good morning, here is your Cruise Control traffic report:
Motorists need to be aware that an arctic cold front will be slipping into the region today bringing with it the possibility of snow…mainly from Billings west to Harlowton and the Beartooth foothills. Brisk Northeast winds will then develop behind it bring dangerously cold wind chills. If your planning on traveling tonight through Saturday make sure you take all the necessary precautions.

Roadwatch Montana Traffic Update 2-22 PM

The Web Guy — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:14:17 +0000

Here is your Cruise Control traffic: In Billings all roads are either snow packed, partially snow packed or slushy…expect icy and slick intersections this afternoon…with some melting occurring look for ice to form as temperatures begin to fall later this afternoon. I-90 from The Bozeman Pass to the Wyoming line including throughout the Billings and [...]