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Montana Weather Shift: From Warm To Wintry – What You Need To Know
You might call this a “fire & ice” weekend coming up in Montana.
That’s because the weekend will bring near fire weather, with National Weather Service forecasters warning people to be careful with any outdoor burning. Then next week trick or treaters will have to figure out how to incorporate coats, and maybe even boots as part of their costumes.
It’s all part of a dramatic shift in the weather across the Northern Rockies next week, where Montana will quickly transition from a generally warm, dry fall to the first shot of extended of wintery weather.
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How much snow will hit Montana next week?
National Weather Service forecasters are still expecting a turn to colder, and snowier weather starting on Sunday across the the Northern Rockies. However, some of the projections for snowfall totals have dropped from earlier estimates.
The weather pattern will begin to shift on Sunday, starting with close to fire weather conditions across Southwest Montana with gusty winds, warmer than normal temperatures and very low humidity. The Rocky Mountain Front is also expected to be quite windy, with gusts up to 45 miles per hour.
Rain will develop Sunday night into Monday, with slushy snow impacting driving on the western passes like Lookout, Lost Trail and Marias. The latest outlook suggests only a couple of inches of wet snow at the higher elevation.
However, NWS says models are projecting a greater likelihood of snow into the valleys around Halloween as snow levels are expected to drop below 3,000 feet with the third of three systems off the Pacific arriving Thursday or Friday. By the end of the week, many of the higher-elevation areas could have more than a foot of new snow.
READ MORE: Did a “weak” La Nina forecast ruin Montana’s winter?
See If You Can Identify These Montana Lakes Using Google Earth Images
From above, Montana’s lakes may be less recognizable than you might think. Test your knowledge–see if you recognize these Montana lakes from Google Earth images.
Gallery Credit: Ashley
Montana
Pablo man dies in Christmas Day shooting in Polson
POLSON — A 31-year-old Pablo man was shot and killed early Christmas morning after what police are calling a disturbance in Polson.
The Polson Police Department reports that Lake County 911 took several calls for a shooting in the area of 11th Avenue West.
Polson Police, Lake County Sheriff’s deputies, and Flathead Tribal Police officers responded and found 31-year-old Sheldon Fisher had been shot and killed during a disturbance involving several people.
According to Polson Police, arrests were made on Wednesday, including the arrest of the suspected shooter, who has not yet been identified.
Polson Police are investigating the incident, along with the Lake County Coroner and Sheriff’s Office.
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Montana senators receive committee assignments for 119th Congress
Micah Drew
(Daily Montanan) Montana’s soon-to-be senior U.S. Sen. Steve Daines will keep a key leadership position in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the upcoming Congress, as well as take a new position on the Foreign Relations Committee.
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota on Friday announced the Senate Republican Conference committee assignments for the upcoming 119th Congress beginning next year. Daines also will serve on the Finance and Indian Affairs committees.
“It’s an honor to serve Montanans in the U.S. Senate, and I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues on these crucial committees to fight for our Montana way of life,” Daines said in a prepared statement. “President (Donald) Trump received a mandate from the American people, and with these committee assignments I’ll be working to enact the president’s agenda to unleash American energy, cut taxes, open overseas markets for Montana farmers and ranchers, improve America’s relationships abroad, bring down costs for hardworking families, secure the southern border and stem the flow of deadly drugs.”
Daines has also been the ranking member on the Subcommittee on National Parks, which he will chair in the upcoming Republican-controlled Senate.
Sen.-elect Tim Sheehy, a Navy Seal, will serve on the committees on Armed Services, on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and on Veterans’ Affairs.
Sheehy, of Bozeman, won his election to the Senate against incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, who had chaired the Veterans’ Affairs committee during the last two sessions of Congress.
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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life results for Dec. 25, 2024
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 25, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
15-26-27-30-35, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
04-10-35-42-45, Lucky Ball: 02
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
04-05-40-42-52, Star Ball: 10, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
09-18-19-25, Bonus: 15
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
08-29-30-47-57, Powerball: 01
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Montana Cash numbers from Dec. 25 drawing
01-05-10-39-41
Check Montana Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:00 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: 8:00 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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