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Farm Living Is the Life For Me…(Well Sort Of)

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:18:46 +0000

Doesn’t it always seem that the little things in life bring us the most satisfaction? Such is the case when it comes to gardening at my apartment. I have blogged before about our desire to have a house, to plant flowers and grow vegetables. And even have a dog, so it can dig up everything we’ve [...]

Where is Spring?

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:55:08 +0000

I read the other day about a new season that is taking the area by storm…”Sprinter” was the term used to describe what we’ve been experiencing lately. Sprinter is what you get when there is left over weather from Winter and it carries over to the Spring. The problem is, this season is not clearly [...]

Snow Blast Won't Last

Ed McIntosh — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:02:30 +0000

A band of heavy snow will remain in the Billings area until later this morning. This will help produce 2 to 3 inches of additional snow before conditions begin to improve. Expect snowpacked and icy roadways and reduced visibility especially along interstate 90 between Billings and Hardin. Conditions will improve this afternoon and moderating temperatures [...]

Weather: Weekend outlook!

Ed McIntosh — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:03:39 +0000

There is jut enough wind coming down the mountain east slopes today to keep us dry, and boost temperatures a bit more. Highs in the area Friday will be mainly in the upper 20s to low 30s, and the sky will remain partly to mostly clear. The snow on the ground, however, will hold our [...]

Potential For More Snow

Ed McIntosh — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:31:42 +0000

A Pacific storm system will move into the area today producing a steady light snowfall across the area from late in the day Today through Thursday. The heaviest snowfall will be along and south of The I-90 and I-94 east to west line. 2 to 4 inches of snow are possible in this area across [...]

Weather: Snow and cold dominate the forecast.

Ed McIntosh — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:04:41 +0000

Pacific moisture will move over the very cold air in place across Eastern Montana and Northern Wyoming today, bringing periods of light to moderate snowfall to the region through tonight. Temperatures will generally hold steady or drop through the rest of the day. Low tonight will be very cold, dropping to the single digits above [...]

Weather Forecast: Warm before the storm

Ed McIntosh — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:58:37 +0000

High pressure will bring warmer and dry conditions to the region today with highs 35 to 45. Lows drop to 15 to 25 degrees. Saturday will be partly cloudy with highs 25 to 35.

Colder air will drop south for the weekend with high temperatures falling below seasonal levels Sunday through early next week

Weather Forecast: Windy now, but white by Christmas?

Ed McIntosh — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:51:54 +0000

Strong and gusty southwest winds will continue around Livingston into this afternoon. Gusts to 80 mph have been reported early in the day but winds will taper off somewhat this afternoon and evening. Some gusty winds will remain through Friday morning. Highs today will be in the 30 to 40. Lows tonight drop to the [...]

Help Hurricane Sandy Victims Through The Red Cross

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:53:25 +0000

The leftover result from Hurricane Sandy is overwhelming to think about. Millions left without power, no running water, short on food. Our job as Americans, even thousands of miles away here in Billings, Montana is to help out. I talked with the Montana Red Cross and they said the best thing we can do is [...]

Cooler This Week But Wild Fire Danger Remains [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 18:06:54 +0000

You will notice a little cooler temperature today and for the rest of the work week actually. 70's and 80's primarily. With that said keep in mind the Gazette reports that Red Flag warnings are still in place:
While the temperatures will be cooler, that doesn't mean the summer's seemingly-endless streak of dangerous fire weather is over. The NWS has issued a red flag warning for the lower half of Eastern Montana, from Billings to the east, until 9 p.m., cautioning of low humidity and gusty winds of as much as 30 mph before a wind shift hits as a cold front moves into the area.

Let It Rain, Let It Rain in Billings [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:20:49 +0000

Keri and I enjoyed just sitting on the porch last night taking in the 40 minute shower on the West end of Billings! Yes our driveway flooded but the water didn't reach the house. Ed McIntosh from Q-2 said Billings Logan field had an official 0.23 of an inch but the west end National Weather Service recorded
0.73!

Tornado Season in Montana [VIDEO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:54:30 +0000

This photo doesn't need a lot of explanation, but what a great shot!

This funnel was spotted near Great Falls on June 5 in Big Sandy!

Check out KRTV'S video!

Beartooth Highway Is Now Open

Jami Bond — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:23:16 +0000

Beartooth Highway is now open! At least partially. I spoke with the Montana Department of Transportation and they told me that the scenic highway is open from Red Lodge to Vista Point but poor weather is keeping the Wyoming side of the highway closed. The Montana side opened Tuesday morning. Crews on the Wyoming side [...]

Poor Weather Delays Opening of Beartooth Highway [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:36:09 +0000

While Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, it certainly won’t feel like it! We may actually be in store for some snow! In fact, it’s snowing on Beartooth Pass right now which has delayed the opening of the scenic highway. The Montana Department of Transportation says the highway will remain closed for [...]

Prince Charles Classes Up the BBC Weather Forecast

Don Deane — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:57 +0000

BBC viewers in Scotland got a surprise today when none other than Prince Charles delivered a midday weather forecast. It’s good to know that, if life as a royal doesn’t work out, His Highness can always fall back on a career as a meteorologist. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player According to the BBC, Charles was [...]

What Happened To Our Summer Weather? [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:46:05 +0000

What a difference a day makes! From sunshine and temperatures in the 80’s to rain and 50’s. Just how long will it last? KTVQ Meteorologist Ed McIntosh has the answer. Enjoy! It looks like it going to be a great Mother’s Day weekend!

Enjoy The Summer Like Weather….Until The Weekend [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:21:25 +0000

Above normal temperatures for the work week! But in typical Montana weather fashion it is going to change. Q2's Bob McGuire and Ed McIntosh say records could be set this week. But by Saturday there will be a 30 degree temperature drop! I have designed a list of the top 5 things that I must do before the weekend!

Warm March Temperatures Shattered 15,000 US Records

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:00:06 +0000

March is usually a month when much of the country is still running heaters instead of air conditioners — until this year.

Last month is now in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) record books as the warmest March ever in the United States since the federal agency began tracking such things in 1895.

Anchorage Winter Makes Billings Look Like a Beach Vacation [AUDIO]

Jami Bond — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:00:12 +0000

While we enjoyed a rather mild winter here in Billings, Anchorage, Alaska broke a record for snow over the weekend. A storm dumped more than 4 inches on Alaska’s largest city over the weekend, breaking the record for winter snowfall at 134.5 inches. That’s 1.9 inches more than the previous record set back in 1954-1955, [...]

Billings Has Some Of The Best Sunrises [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:40:38 +0000

I caught this glimpse of the sunrise over the Rimrocks this morning from the 23rd floor of the Crowne Plaza! Here’s the view from the K-Bear studio. ……and I played just the right song on K-Bear during this sunrise! Please share your perfect sunrise photos with us on Facebook!