On Friday at 11:26 a.m. an updated winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 3 p.m. The advisory is for Helena Valley, Meagher County

Advisories from the NWS were in place for New York, Montana, California, Wyoming, Colorado and Alaska early on Friday.

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On Thursday at 10:47 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 8 p.m. until Saturday 5 p.m. The advisory is for Lower Clark

The NWS extreme cold warning for Duluth said: "The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes."

On Friday at 9:57 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Saturday at 5 p.m. The advisory is for Lower Clark Fork Region, the Missoula Area ...

Despite recent cold spells, this winter in Montana is warmer than usual. Average temperatures are three to six degrees above normal, even considering last week's Arctic blast.

Montana and nearby states are on track to have one of the most comprehensive networks of drought monitors in the world.

The NWS has warned of possible snow squalls as Arctic air spreads south and east from the Rockies Friday through next week.

A cold front is bringing freezing temperatures and hazardous conditions to millions across the country this month.

The last day of snowy weather for Montana is underway. Snow is impacting much of the western and central portions of the state. A sunny and drier pattern takes over for the remainder of January.