Montana
Expect extreme cold and increased avalanche danger this weekend
Extreme cold will take over western Montana this weekend
Montana Public Radio | By Aaron Bolton
Many parts of western Montana are in store for bitterly cold temperatures tonight. Some areas may break records.
Temperatures could dip between -20F to -30F across western Montana.
Northwestern Montana will be the coldest. Missoula may hit 26 degrees below zero and Kalispell negative 31 degrees. Both are likely to break daily temperature records set in 1993.
National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Lukinbeal said Potomac in the Swan Valley is expected to reach 47 degrees below zero.
“That’s getting close to that all-time western Montana temperature of 53 below zero,” Lukinbeal said.
Lukinbeal said these temperatures don’t include windchills. He adds these temperatures are dangerous and frostbite can happen within five to 10 minutes.
Winter storm creates avalanche danger across west Montana
Montana Public Radio | By John Hooks
The winter storm hitting Montana has created considerable avalanche danger across much of northwest and southwest Montana.
The Flathead Avalanche Center is reporting considerable danger in the Whitefish, Flathead and Swan mountain ranges, as well as Glacier National Park.
Avalanche danger is high for the Kootenai National Forest and the Bitterroot Mountains.
Ian Hoyer, forecaster with the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, advised caution for those across southwest Montana in Friday’s forecast.
“Don’t push your luck today. Avalanches can break wide and be triggered from afar. Avoid traveling on or beneath any steep slope,” Hoyer said.
The Gallatin center is reporting considerable danger across the Madison, Southern Gallatin and Lionhead ranges, as well as areas around Cooke City, West Yellowstone and Island Park.
Avalanche danger is moderate in the Northern Gallatin and Bridger ranges.
Montana
Half a million absentee ballots sent to Montana voters for primary election • Daily Montanan
Ballots for Montana’s June 2 primary began to hit voters’ mailboxes this weekend.
According to the Secretary of State’s website, 509,399 absentee ballots were mailed to voters. As of Monday morning, 358 voters had already returned their ballots.
“Montana’s 2026 Primary Election is well underway, and the Montana Election Team is honored to serve our voters,” Secretary of state Christi Jacobsen said in a press release. “As a reminder, Montanans can view their sample ballot, track their absentee ballot, confirm their voter registration information, and much more at VoteMT.gov.”
Voted ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2nd.
The Montana Election Team reminds absentee voters to sign, date, and add their birth year when returning their absentee ballot. County election officials provide instructions in the ballot packet, and more information is also available online at https://votemt.gov/absentee-ballot/.
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from May 10 drawing
06-22-28-31, Bonus: 08
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing
01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Socorro Independent School District honored and celebrated its top two educators at the 2026 Teacher of the Year Gala on Friday, May 8 at the El Paso Convention Center.
Cristina Garcia, a fifth-grade teacher at Mission Ridge Elementary School, was recognized as the 2026 SISD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Javier Esparza, an audio and video broadcast teacher at Socorro High School, was named the 2026 SISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/socorro-isd-honors-top-2-teachers-at-gala-celebration/
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