Almost the entire state of Montana is under some sort of heat and fire advisory on Thursday. Excessive heat continues for dozens of counties, and Red Flag Warning persist for huge chunks of Montana. Windy conditions are expected with some thunderstorm activity, increasing the chance of existing fires to grow.
With the possibility of high winds and downed power lines, Montana's NorthWestern Energy is discussing planned power outages during the hottest temps of the year.
There might be no better combo in Montana than New Orleans funk with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi at one of the best outdoor venues in the country - the Kettlehouse Amphitheater.
When you want to stay at a cool lodge in Montana, there are endless possibilities. But not all lodge resorts are the same or offer the same things to do. We have found the best resorts in Montana that offer lots of recreation but are reasonably priced.
There is a new wildfire burning about 7 miles northwest of Missoula and it's called the Butler Creek Fire. The fire is human-caused and crews are actively working to contain it in it's early stages.