Montana
Powerful 70 MPH Winds, Snow To Make Montana Travel Wicked
High Wind Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are covering much of Montana, some lasting well into Saturday. Some higher elevations might get TWO FEET of fresh snow, along with dangerously high winds. Travel is going to be an issue at times.
One of the warnings for extremely gusty winds should only last until Friday morning, where others that are listed below are in effect for much longer.
- WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY EVENING TO 6 PM SATURDAY.
- WHAT…Periods of heavy snow.
- Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, mainly on west facing slopes around Cooke City.
- WHERE…Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
- WHEN…From 6 PM Thursday evening to 6 PM Saturday.
- IMPACTS…Recreation in the high country will be impacted by periods of heavy snow.
- Avalanche danger will increase.
- HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY MORNING TO 4 AM FRIDAY.
- WHAT…South winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
- WHERE…Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains.
- WHEN…UNTIL 4 AM Friday.
- IMPACTS…Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area are also expecting dangerous weather conditions with snow and wind issues. If you don’t need to travel during the warning period, it’s best to avoid it.
- WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO 11 PM SATURDAY.
- WHAT…Heavy snow expected.
- Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet across most of the park, 4 to 8 inches near Mammoth, and locally higher amounts on the Pitchstone Plateau.
- Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
- WHERE…Yellowstone National Park.
- WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM Saturday.
- IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult to impossible.
- Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.
- Local whiteout conditions are possible, especially Thursday night into Friday morning.
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19 Country Stars With Their Own Bars + Restaurants
Of all of the side hustles country artists could partake in, opening a bar or restaurant is the most fitting — and very common. After all, many of these stars got their start on a barstool, tip jar nearby, playing their music for anyone who would listen.
These places feel like home for many of these singers. Over the years, several artists have gotten into the bar or restaurant game, and for a select few, brands have turned into franchises with several locations and/or concepts — we’re looking at you, Jimmy Buffett!
Let’s take a look at the country star food and entertainment venues that have opened over the years.
Montana
Montana Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life results for Jan. 27, 2026
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Jan. 27, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Jan. 27 drawing
04-20-38-56-66, Mega Ball: 05
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 27 drawing
01-10-32-37-48, Lucky Ball: 09
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from Jan. 27 drawing
09-21-27-28, Bonus: 06
Check Big Sky Bonus 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 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.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
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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 York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, 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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Montana
Montana app development teams from Code Girls United win Congressional App Challenge
KALISPELL, Mont. — Two app development teams from Code Girls United won the Congressional App Challenge in both Montana districts.
A team with Lily Kirkaldie, Charlie Kotthoff, and Danica Sabo from Great Falls won with their app ‘Cursive Create’.
The app helps teach cursive writing, which the team said is important since cursive is no longer taught in schools.
Three senior students from Browning High School, Aiyahna Green, Kalani Sun Rhodes, and Keesha Guerrero-Gobert, won with their app ‘Sspomo’.
This app provides awareness and resources for people facing mental health challenges, and was inspired by the Blackfeet tribe.
“They were really thoughtful about their community and what was affecting the people that they knew on the reservation, and what they could actually do to help them,” said Code Girls United CEO Marianne Smith.
“What they were seeing in the community was depression and other mental health issues, so they specifically wanted to create an app that would be able to help people that were in that same situation,” said Smith.
Both teams will travel to Washington D.C. for the National Science Fair’s ‘House of Code’, where they will showcase their apps in the U.S. Capitol.
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The event is scheduled for April 21 and 22.
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Montana state auditor staff heads to Libby to address property questions
LIBBY, Mont. — Residents impacted by last December’s flooding and windstorms had the opportunity to get answers Monday as the Montana State Auditor’s Office hosted an open house in Libby.
The event was aimed at helping homeowners across Libby, Troy and the surrounding areas surrounding in Lincoln County navigate insurance claims and recovery efforts following the severe weather that caused widespread damage.
Staff from the Montana State Auditor’s Office were on hand to answer questions from residents dealing with property and casualty insurance claims tied to the storms.
“People here in Libby and Troy and all across Lincoln County were victims of these horrible weather events that we’ve had,” said David Sanders, chief of staff for the Montana State Auditor’s Office. “A lot of people had property and casualty claims on their homes.”
According to the Auditor’s Office, consumer protection and education are key components of the recovery process.
In addition to speaking directly with residents, officials also met with community leaders and toured damaged areas to better understand the impact of the storms.
“We just wanted to make sure that we could pull people together and show them that they are not alone,” Sanders said. “The state government can help them with some of the information they require to put their lives back together.”
The Montana State Auditor’s Office says events like this help connect residents with valuable resources as communities continue to recover from natural disasters.
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Residents are encouraged to contact the office directly for additional insurance guidance.
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